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Ethics & Compliance Manager

Hormel Foods


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 103100 - 144400
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Internal Audit

Job Summary

Description

Ethics & Compliance Manager

About Hormel Foods

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 Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information visit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ethics & Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting and advancing the organizations 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 companys 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:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Finance Human Resources Healthcare Administration Law Risk Management or a related field required.

  • Masters 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

  • A Masters degree

  • 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.

Pay Range & Benefits:

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 $103100 - $144400 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.

For immediate consideration send apply online 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: 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.




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