Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Earnings (Independent Contractors)

Position Summary...
We are seeking a skilled compliance professional to help manage our global Earnings & Tax Compliance program for independent contractors. This role supports the company's efforts to stay ahead of evolving regulations and maintain the integrity of our contractor earnings ecosystem. The Senior Manager will assist in executing compliance strategies, policies, and controls that balance legal requirements, operational needs, and contractor experience.

About the Independent Contractor (Spark Driver) Earnings Team

Our team operates at the intersection of regulatory expertise and business innovation, ensuring our independent 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...

• Respond to compliance and ethics questions, monitor laws and regulations impacting contractor earnings globally, and help translate findings into updated policies and procedures.

• Conduct gap analyses, identify compliance risks, and support the development and execution of corrective action plans.

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies and controls to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulations, collaborating with leadership to roll out effective training programs.

• Support the definition and benchmarking of compliance policies, contribute to risk management practices, and coordinate with outside counsel and consultants on tax and regulatory matters as needed.

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of compliance programs using KPIs, support regulatory engagement, and help formalize internal and external positions on compliance issues.

What You'll Bring :

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, tax, legal, or regulatory roles, including 2+ years in a management or team lead position.

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

• Experience supporting the design and implementation of compliance frameworks in complex, fast-paced environments.

• Proficiency in risk management, investigations, audits, and regulatory engagement.

• Bachelor's degree required ; advanced compliance/legal credential (e.g., JD) preferred.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 2 years' supervisory experience. 3 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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