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About the Role

The Ethics & Compliance Manager supports and advances the organization's ethics and compliance program by promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making. This role oversees key compliance initiatives, monitors regulatory requirements, develops and delivers training, conducts compliance risk assessments, manages third-party compliance processes, and partners with business leaders to identify and mitigate compliance risks. The manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical standards while fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to seek guidance and make ethical decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the company’s Ethics & Compliance program, including third-party risk, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, training, and ethics culture initiatives.
Expand and support compliance programs across domestic and international operations to align with business growth and regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance policies, procedures, controls, and program effectiveness through audits, assessments, metrics, and reporting.
Provide guidance to employees and leaders on ethics, compliance policies, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and ethical decision-making.
Conduct compliance risk assessments, identify emerging risks, and implement mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Manage and enhance Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes, including due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and remediation of suppliers and business partners.
Ensure compliance with FCPA, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and other global regulatory requirements while monitoring regulatory changes and industry trends.
Develop and deliver compliance training, awareness campaigns, and communications that reinforce ethical behavior, reporting mechanisms, and company values.
Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership; support audits and maintain accurate compliance documentation and records.
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and speak-up behavior while partnering across functions to strengthen compliance ownership and ethical leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Law, Risk Management, or a related field required.
5+ years of experience in ethics, compliance, auditing, program management, risk management, legal, human resources, or related fields.
Experience managing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and developing training programs.
Experience supporting or managing third-party risk management, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption compliance programs preferred.
Experience conducting due diligence reviews and risk assessments of third-party business relationships preferred.
Experience working in a regulated industry preferred.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Skills

Ethics
Compliance
Auditing
Program Management
Risk Management
Legal
Human Resources
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
Anti-bribery
Anti-corruption
FCPA

Location

Austin, MN

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional-International (CCEP-I)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Salary/Compensations

$103,100 - $144,400 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Discretionary annual merit increases
Bonuses
Profit sharing
401(k) with employer match
Stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

About the Company

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue.
Brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best companies to work for.
Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s most responsible companies.
Recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies.
Received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

Equal Opportunity

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.