• Senior Director, People

    Walmart (Bentonville, AR)


    Position Summary...

     

    The Senior Director, People, leads the development and execution of human resource strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. This role drives talent management initiatives, organizational change, and performance improvement while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. By partnering with leadership, the position supports workforce planning, talent development, and operational excellence. The Senior Director champions continuous learning, ethical standards, and collaborative relationships to enhance associate engagement and business outcomes across the organization.

    About the team:

    The People team aligns human resource strategies with business goals to drive organizational success. Focused on talent development, performance management, and operational excellence, the team operates collaboratively and leverages data-driven insights to support leaders in managing change. Committed to integrity and ethical practices, it ensures regulatory compliance while fostering an environment where associates are empowered to contribute meaningfully. This team plays a vital role in shaping a productive and supportive workplace, advancing long-term company objectives through effective leadership, talent management, and strategic human resource initiatives.

     

    What you'll do...

     

    + Direct compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies to ensure consistent human resource practices.

    + Develop and implement human resource strategies aligned with business goals and organizational change initiatives.

    + Oversee talent management processes including workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.

    + Lead human resources project management, ensuring alignment, budget adherence, and effective communication.

    + Provide guidance and consulting to management on human resources issues and regulatory compliance.

    + Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.

    + Analyze operational processes and implement action plans to enhance performance and reduce noncompliance.

     

    What you'll bring...

     

    + Extensive experience in organizational leadership and human resource strategy aligned with business objectives.

    + Proven ability to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.

    + Expertise in talent management, including workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.

    + Strong skills in change management and guiding organizational transformation initiatives.

    + Ability to develop and implement human resources methodologies, training programs, and action plans to improve performance.

    + Demonstrated capability in building collaborative relationships and providing strategic HR consulting to business leaders.

    + Commitment to upholding integrity, ethics, and confidentiality in all HR practices.

     

    At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

     

    For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .

     

    The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

     

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    Minimum Qualifications...

     

    _Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and 6 years’ experience in human resources or related area OR 8 years’

     

    experience in human resources or related area .

     

    2 years’ supervisory experience

     

    Preferred Qualifications...

     

    _Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._

     

    Managing a multi-unit operation, Project Management

     

    Masters: Business, Masters: Human Resources

     

    Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

     

    Primary Location...

     

    608 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712-6207, United States of America

     

    Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

     

    Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.