Position Summary...The Group Director, People, leads the development and execution of strategic people initiatives that align with business objectives and drive organizational success. This role partners with business leaders to implement workforce planning, talent management, and performance strategies while managing organizational change. The position ensures consistent application of people practices across units, fosters stakeholder collaboration, and supports mentorship and succession planning. By leveraging data-driven insights and innovative solutions, the Group Director advances operational excellence and cultivates a high-performing environment that supports business growth and associate engagement.
What you'll do...- Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop and implement People strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment and addressing People-related impacts across functions.
- Design and execute talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent acquisition.
- Oversee performance management processes to identify strengths and development needs, driving business unit performance.
- Direct implementation of People practices, systems, and policies, monitoring effectiveness and resolving issues.
- Build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders to support business objectives and associate engagement.
- Support mentorship and workforce development to cultivate a skilled and engaged workforce.
What you'll bring:- Proven leadership experience in developing and executing strategic people and talent management plans aligned with business objectives.
- Expertise in workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategy to address current and future organizational needs.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze forecasts, costs, and operational processes to drive performance improvements.
- Demonstrated success in managing organizational change initiatives and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support business goals.
- Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
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.
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas US-10929: The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $320,000.00
Seattle, Washington US-11573: The annual salary range for this position is $192,000.00 - $384,000.00
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, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 7 years' experience in human resources,
communication, journalism, business, or related area OR 9 years' experience in human resources, communications, business, or related area.
3 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: Communication, Masters: Human Resources, Masters: Journalism
Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...601 N WALTON BLVD., BENTONVILLE, AR 72716-0000, United States of America
