ETHICS & COMPL/COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY
Support the company s business ethics and regulatory compliance functions and typically has regulatory responsibility for one or more areas within their field. Regulatory fields include, but are not limited to privacy, health care, environmental, transportation, and product compliance. Direct the business and provides guidance and training to associates and audits program execution. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or 5+ years of relevant experience, internal or external to Kroger
• Any experience with regulatory environment and laws related to their program
• Ability to handle multiple projects and respond to changing business priorities
• Strong follow-up, accountability, and attention to detail

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Any experience designing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations
• Recognized certification in their area of responsibility

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interpret laws and regulations to determine their potential impact on business programs; review enforcement activity in the industry and the potential impacts on the company
• Manage compliance programs that present a moderate risk to the company; draft policies and related documentation with some oversight; interact with manager and director level associates on the execution of the compliance program functions
• Audit and interpret results to identify significant issues of noncompliance and adjust practices and procedures to return to compliance as quickly as possible
• Maintain a robust communication channel with associates for relaying results and any potential non-compliance issues
• Ensure vendors are aware and meet compliance expectations and service level agreements
• Respond to regulatory compliance questions/ request on their program and from associates
• Follow up with all program inquiries and request in a timely manner and develop solutions that enable the successful operation of the business
• Create training documents and train associates to accomplish assigned compliance tasks; review audit reports on training records applicable to the business area
• Complete and submit correspondence, permit applications and compliance reports for the program; distribute information to associates and agencies as required
• Ensure a system to accurately file reports for programs is in place to meet compliance requirements and accommodate swift records and information retrieval
• Make process improvements and complete special projects as assigned by manager
• Travel to attend industry training programs to maintain expertise in current or future subject matter areas as approved by manager
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation