Ethics and Compliance Manager

Hormel Foods; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Bonuses and profit sharing

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance for children

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation in Austin, MN seeks an Ethics & Compliance Manager to lead and advance the company’s ethics program, ensuring integrity and regulatory alignment across global operations. You will empower leaders to uphold ethical decision-making and foster a culture of accountability.

You will oversee third-party risk, training, audits, and risk assessments, partnering with business leaders worldwide. Relocation support and up to 10% travel are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in ethics, compliance, auditing, program management, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the 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.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor policies, procedures, controls, and program effectiveness through audits, assessments, metrics, and reporting.
• Provide guidance on ethics, compliance, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and ethical decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify emerging risks, and implement mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Manage 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 regulations; monitor changes and industry trends.
• Develop and deliver compliance training, awareness campaigns, and communications reinforcing ethical behavior and reporting mechanisms.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership; support audits and maintain documentation.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and speak-up behavior across functions.

Skills

Ethics & Compliance

Risk Management

Auditing

Program Management

Legal

HR

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its 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, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ethics & Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting and advancing 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 Ethics & Compliance 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Law, Risk Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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.

Preferred

• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional-International (CCEP-I)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Other relevant compliance, risk, governance, auditing, or anti-corruption certifications.

LOCATION

Austin, MN - a comprehensive relocation package will be provided if not already in the vicinity.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be necessary 10% of the time.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $103,100 - $144,400 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will ,depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/

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.