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The Position and its Scope:
Leading and managing the North American consumer and professional businesses compliance program in coordination with the global compliance and risk teams.
Partnering with the business leadership team on compliance matters to (i) ensure regional compliance with K-C’s Code of Conduct, laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and best practices, (ii) embed the compliance program and K-C’s culture in the region, and (iii) make sure the right messages and controls are cascaded throughout the business.
Managing the risk exposure in the region by conducting periodic compliance risk assessments and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, governments, and regulatory bodies.
Staying abreast of new rules and regulations and trends in the industry and region; reviewing, understanding, and analyzing the impact to the business and compliance program, and sharing insights with the regional business leadership and global compliance teams.
Maintaining the effective operation of K-C’s Code of Conduct Helpline in the region and overseeing the implementation of corrective actions and monitoring.
Establishing effective working relationships and building credibility within the region to support a culture of ethics & compliance.
Serving as the regional compliance point of contact and being visible and accessible to employees in the region.
Managing the implementation of various compliance initiatives and campaigns to drive awareness and knowledge in the region.
Collaborating with the global compliance team to develop and implement regional training and communications plans and to produce regular trainings and communications on key risks, important compliance news, initiatives, and developments.
Creating, analyzing, and driving continuous improvements based on evaluating results from KPIs, audits, or surveys in collaboration with the global compliance team and other relevant K-C departments.
Providing regular updates on the status and effectiveness of the compliance program key risks and mitigation activities to regional business leadership and global compliance teams in collaboration with other functions.
Reporting:
This position reports to the Director, Global Business Compliance and works closely with the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and business general counsel.
Qualifications:
7 plus relevant years working in legal, audit, compliance, risk, and ethics.
Advanced degree or advanced compliance certifications (CCEP or equivalent) preferred.
Significant knowledge and experience in implementing training and communications and risk assessment processes and programs.
Knowledge of industry regulatory standards with strong understanding of anti-corruption or anti-trust.
Excellent written and verbal executive-level presence to work with the regional business leadership team.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills. Ability to interpret rules and guidelines, and then conceptualize and implement into policies, procedures, and controls.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills and attention to detail in leading projects and activities in a global organization. Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects and ability to organize and analyze complex information and data.
Ability to demonstrate sound and independent judgment, prudence, and maturity.
Client orientation with a constructive approach to resolution of issues. A style which builds alliances within the organization.
Travel Requirements: 20%
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:
K-C will support global relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.
