Walmart

Principal Recruiter

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Staffing
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area with 3 years' experience, or 5 years' experience in talent acquisition or similar fields.
  • Extensive experience in talent acquisition strategy and recruitment methodologies aligned with business objectives.
  • Proven ability to influence leaders on talent assessment and hiring frameworks.
  • Strong project management skills, particularly in agile methodologies.
  • Expertise in data-driven decision making using advanced analytics and digital tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and coaching.
  • Capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements in talent acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to identify talent needs and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
  • Design and lead proactive sourcing plans to engage high-potential candidates.
  • Provide guidance on candidate assessment and interview evaluation processes.
  • Manage large-scale projects using agile methodologies, focusing on prioritization and continuous improvement.
  • Analyze recruitment metrics and market insights to enhance decision-making and talent acquisition outcomes.
  • Coach and develop team members to foster cross-functional collaboration.
  • Drive a continuous improvement mindset in talent acquisition processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental health coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and family care.
  • Educational benefits covering tuition for degree programs and various certifications.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
  • Reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The AI, Product & Design Principal, Talent Acquisition Partner serves as a strategic talent advisor supporting high-impact hiring across leadership and specialized roles, including Group Directors, Senior Directors, Directors, Principal Product Managers, and Principal Designers. This role partners closely with hiring managers, People Partners, and business leadership to provide market insights, influence hiring decisions, and deliver an exceptional recruiting experience.

The Principal Talent Acquisition Partner provides regular executive reporting and hiring insights, leverages recruiting metrics and market intelligence to identify trends and risks, and partners with People Partners and business leaders to develop solutions that accelerate hiring.
What you'll do:
  • Partner with business leaders to understand talent needs and translate them into effective recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Lead the design and execution of proactive sourcing plans, leveraging advanced techniques to identify and engage high-potential candidates.
  • Provide guidance on candidate assessment frameworks, interview panel setup, and evaluation processes to ensure quality hiring decisions.
  • Manage multiple large-scale projects using agile methodologies, overseeing prioritization, sprint planning, and continuous improvement.
  • Analyze recruitment data and market intelligence to inform decision-making and optimize talent acquisition outcomes.
  • Coach and develop team members, fostering collaboration and high performance across cross-functional partnerships.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in talent acquisition strategy and recruitment methodologies aligned with business objectives.
  • Proven ability to consult and influence business leaders on talent assessment and hiring frameworks.
  • Strong project management skills, including agile methodology mastery and sprint planning for large-scale initiatives.
  • Expertise in data-driven decision making, utilizing advanced analytics and digital tools to optimize recruiting outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and provide interview training and coaching.
  • Ability to develop and execute proactive, multi-channel sourcing strategies and manage recruitment metrics effectively.
  • Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes.


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.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

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

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or other area.
Option 2:
5 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Professional in Human Resources certification

Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
Primary Location...

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

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Learn more about Walmart
Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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