Ethics & Compliance Leader — Global Risk & Training

Hormel Foods Corporation; Austin (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, seeks an Ethics & Compliance Manager to advance the company’s ethics program, promote integrity, and guide leaders in compliance. The role leads third‑party risk, risk assessments, training initiatives, and reporting to drive ethical decision‑making across global operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ethics/compliance, along with strong governance experience and a proactive, collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• 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 third‑party risk management, anti‑bribery, and anti‑corruption compliance programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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.

Skills

Ethics compliance

Risk management

Auditing

Program management

Regulatory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CCEP/CCEP-I

CIA

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, seeks an Ethics & Compliance Manager to advance the company’s ethics program, promote integrity, and guide leaders in compliance. The role leads third‑party risk, risk assessments, training initiatives, and reporting to drive ethical decision‑making across global operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ethics/compliance, along with strong governance experience and a proactive, collaborative leadership style.