(USA) Director, People Strategy

Walmart Canada

$110K — $220K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in HR/People Partner or management consulting roles.
  • Proven track record in shaping and executing large-scale organizational strategies.
  • Strong cross-functional project management skills in agile environments.
  • Demonstrated success in organizational design and workforce planning.
  • Experience with AI-driven solutions and digital transformation is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, translating business priorities into talent and workforce strategies.
  • Lead a team focused on strategic initiatives like performance and talent management.
  • Leverage workforce insights and predictive analytics to enhance decision-making.
  • Drive process optimization and organizational transformation efforts.
  • Proactively identify emerging business needs and engage cross-functional partners.
  • Ensure effective execution of People priorities across Walmart U.S.
  • Champion continuous improvement and foster a positive associate experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k), stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, and bereavement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
  • Tuition reimbursement for education programs including high school completion and degrees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:
The (USA) Director, People Strategy leads the development and execution of human resources business systems and talent management strategies to support organizational goals. This role prioritizes system integration, drives effective communication plans, and fosters workforce development through mentorship and succession planning. By collaborating with key stakeholders and analyzing business needs, the Director ensures alignment with company values and operational excellence. The position champions continuous improvement, ethical standards, and a positive associate experience to enhance overall business performance and sustain a high-performing, engaged workforce.
What you'll do:

Serve as a strategic partner to senior People and business leaders, translating business priorities into talent, organizational design, workforce planning, and enterprise People strategies. Lead a team responsible for strategic initiatives and cyclical programs, including performance, talent, succession, engagement, and annual planning. Leverage workforce insights, predictive analytics, AI, and digital solutions to improve decision-making and employee experience. Drive process optimization, organizational transformation, and adoption of new ways of working. Proactively identify emerging business and People needs, influence cross-functional partners across HR, Tech, Finance, and Operations, and ensure consistent, effective execution of People priorities across Walmart U.S.
What you'll bring:

What you'll bring...
10+ years of experience in HR/People Partner, People Strategy, management consulting or advisory roles.
Proven track record shaping and executing large-scale organizational strategies, with experience advising senior leaders and guiding complex transformations in dynamic, matrixed environments.
10+ years of Strong cross-functional project management skills with experience in agile environments.
Demonstrated success in organizational design, workforce planning, and strategic partnership.
Experience with AI-driven solutions and digital transformation is a plus.
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 5 years' experience in human resources, communication, journalism, business, or related area OR 7 years' experience in human resources, communications, business, or related area . 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Project Management

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

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

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