Corporate Integrity Analyst
2 days ago
Keasbey
About Wakefern Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, Di Bruno Bros, and Morton Williams. Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices. Summary The Corporate Integrity Analyst plays a key role in the daily operations of the Corporate Integrity Division, overseeing compliance activities such as vendor onboarding, hotline case management, training and policy management platforms, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. The Corporate Integrity Analyst is also responsible for supporting internal audit activities by handling administrative tasks and coordinating with business units. The position provides broad support for the Corporate Integrity function, ensuring smooth operations through effective organization and communication. Essential Job Functions • Own the vendor intake process by evaluating vendor risk profiles, making approval decisions, and ensuring compliance through effective use of the vendor management system., • Direct and optimize corporate compliance systems to ensure functionality aligns with organizational compliance objectives., • Lead hotline case management by overseeing intake, investigation, resolution, and reporting, ensuring timely and compliant outcomes., • Manage the compliance training program within the learning management system, setting curricula, reviewing course material, monitoring completion, and driving remediation for non-compliance., • Own the policy management process, distribution, and attestation to maintain regulatory alignment and audit readiness., • Lead risk assessment initiatives by engaging key stakeholders, analyzing results, tracking mitigation plans and driving resolution of identified risks., • Establish and enforce record-keeping standards in accordance with state and federal regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance and readiness for audits., • Partner strategically with cross-functional leaders to influence business decisions and embed compliance requirements into operational processes., • Drive internal compliance communications by crafting messaging, setting priorities, and ensuring timely follow-up on critical actions., • Monitor, interpret, and act on compliance deadlines and reporting requirements, ensuring proactive risk mitigation and regulatory adherence., • Schedule in-person, conference calls and virtual meetings; Maintain Corporate Integrity staff calendars., • Schedule and prepare documents, such as presentations, reports, agenda materials for corporate meetings; follow up on any action items from meetings., • Manage compliance-related resources and budgets, including procurement of tools and services necessary for program success., • Create and process Expense reports, Travel requests, Conference and Training fees as needed., • Process check requests for Corporate Integrity-related invoices, licenses, applications, taxes, fees, subscriptions, etc. Qualifications • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Business Administration, compliance studies, paralegal studies or a related field, • 5-7 years of experience in an administrative or compliance-related role, • Familiarity with regulations, especially those that pertain to the food industry, is a plus, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Strong aptitude for utilizing various computer systems and enterprise applications, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other productivity tools Working Conditions & Physical Demands • Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands, • Ability to monitor computer screens for long periods of time, • Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.