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Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

• Earnings, Tax (Independent Contractors)We are seeking an accomplished compliance leader to oversee our global Earnings & Tax Compliance program for independent contractors. This role ensures the company stays ahead of evolving state, federal, and international regulations while safeguarding the integrity of our contractor earnings ecosystem. The Director will design and execute compliance strategies, policies, and controls that balance legal requirements, operational needs, and the contractor experience.

Our team operates at the intersection of regulatory expertise and business innovation, ensuring our contractor earnings systems are compliant, resilient, and trusted across jurisdictions. We collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust compliance frameworks, anticipate regulatory trends, and build a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous learning.

What You'll Do:Oversee responses to compliance and ethics questions, monitoring laws and regulations impacting contractor earnings globally, and translating findings into updated policies and procedures.

Direct gap analyses, identify compliance risks, and lead the development and execution of corrective action plans.

Develop and implement strategies and controls to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulations, collaborating with leadership to roll out effective training programs.

Define and benchmark compliance policies, drive risk management practices, and supervise outside counsel and consultants on complex tax and regulatory matters.

Evaluate and report on compliance program effectiveness using KPIs, represent the company to regulatory agencies and courts, and formalize internal and external positions on compliance issues.

What You'll Bring:12

• years of experience in compliance, tax, legal, or regulatory roles, including 5

• years in senior leadership.

Deep knowledge of federal, state, and international tax compliance and earnings regulations for contractors/gig workers.

Proven experience designing and scaling compliance frameworks in complex, fast-paced environments.

Strong expertise in risk management, investigations, audits, and regulatory engagement.

Law degree (JD) or equivalent advanced compliance/legal credential preferred.

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years' experience in accounting, income tax compliance, payroll tax, or related area OR 7 years' experience in accounting, income tax compliance, payroll tax, or related area. 3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Leading cross-functional projects, License to practice law in at least one state, Masters: Business Administration, Project Management

• Project Management Professional
• Certification.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.