Job Description
Position Overview:
The Global Director, Ethics & Compliance reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Ethics & Compliance and is a key member of H.B. Fuller’s dynamic global legal team. This position will oversee the Company’s Ethics & Compliance program, including updating and advising senior leadership on Ethics & Compliance issues and participate in strategic development of the Ethics & Compliance program to meet future Company needs. The role includes managing 1-2 direct reports.
Primary Responsibilities:
This individual will work with the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Ethics & Compliance, to oversee all aspects of H.B. Fuller’s Ethics & Compliance program including:
- Day-to-day management of the Company’s Ethics & Compliance program, including managing and coordinating with the Company’s global Ethics & Compliance team
- Maintain, update, and provide organizational oversight of the Company’s core compliance policies, including Code of Business Conduct.
- Maintain and oversee a training and audit program to ensure compliance with core policies
- Manage and ensure timely completion of investigations of alleged non-compliance with laws, regulations, or the Company’s policies, seeking legal advice when necessary
- Provide regular updates and guidance to senior leaders on Ethics & Compliance issues
- Strategic development of Ethics & Compliance program to meet future needs of Company; provide specific recommendations backed by business case and implement recommendations
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 10 years’ ethics & compliance experience, including experience at a multinational corporation.
- Significant experience with internal and government investigations.
- Experience advising and presenting to senior leaders on complex, multi-faceted issues.
- Demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed environment across businesses and functions.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage multiple projects to achieve long-term objectives.
- Willingness to travel 10-20%.
Preferred Requirements:
- Juris Doctor, Certified Professional Accountant, or other compliance-related advanced degree or certification.
- Experience developing and/or supporting a growing ethics & compliance function.
- Experience managing a team and developing future leaders.
- Competency (written and/or spoken) in language(s) in addition to English.
- Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.