Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Talent Architecture

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years of relevant experience OR 6 years of relevant experience
  • Proven consulting abilities with business leaders on talent architectures
  • Strong expertise in job evaluation and architecture processes
  • Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders on best practices
  • Leadership skills in mentoring team members across functions
  • Proficiency in data analysis for decision-making
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation for process improvements

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business leaders to design job architectures and career ladders
  • Provide consulting expertise on talent architecture to enhance selection processes
  • Lead and mentor the Talent Architecture team, promoting service excellence
  • Modernize talent processes using AI and automation
  • Manage Strategic Talent Pipelines Skills portfolio with cross-functional collaboration
  • Identify process gaps and implement effective solutions

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase options
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company discounts
  • Education benefit program covering tuition and fees for associates
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Talent Architecture and Skills, leads the development and maintenance of structured organizational designs, job frameworks, and career ladders that align with business objectives. This role partners with leaders across functions to deliver effective talent solutions, ensuring consistency and objectivity in job evaluation and architecture processes. Responsible for mentoring team members, driving service excellence, and identifying process improvements, the position supports a global follow-the-sun model. The Senior Manager also educates stakeholders on best practices, fosters collaboration, and provides strategic guidance to optimize organizational effectiveness and talent mobility.
About the team:

The Talent Architecture & Skills team leads the strategy and operations of Walmart's enterprise talent architecture and skills ecosystem. This global team supports job architecture operations and drives modernization in talent architecture, skills intelligence, and governance. Collaborating with leaders across functions, the team develops structured organizations, job designs, and career frameworks aligned with business objectives. It provides expert guidance, fosters continuous improvement, and ensures consistent job evaluation processes. The team operates globally to deliver high-quality services, mentor members, and enhance capabilities, enabling effective talent management and organizational growth across the enterprise.
What you'll do:
  • Collaborate with business leaders to design and maintain structured organizations, job architectures, and career ladders aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide expert consulting on Talent Architecture processes to enable effective talent selection and movement across all levels.
  • Lead and mentor the Talent Architecture team, driving service excellence and continuous improvement across multiple locations.
  • Modernize the Talent Architecture process to a more proactive approach supported by AI and automation.
  • Lead Strategic Talent Pipelines Skills portfolio, partnering with product and tech teams.
  • Partner cross-functionally to identify process gaps and implement solutions supporting business needs.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven ability to consult with leaders and stakeholders to create efficient talent architectures supporting workforce planning and mobility.
  • Strong expertise in job evaluation and job architecture processes ensuring consistency and internal objectivity.
  • Excellent communication skills to educate and influence business and HR partners on Talent Architecture best practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring team members and driving service performance in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • Proficiency in data analysis to inform decision-making and continuous process improvement.
  • Adept process improvement, including utilizing AI and automation to improve efficiency and workflows.
  • Adaptability to operate effectively within a global, follow-the-sun service model.


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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in human resources, consulting, compensation, or related area OR 6 years' experience in human resources, consulting, compensation, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Consulting and advising business partners, Job Valuation, Sam's Club, Supervisory, Walmart

Masters: Business, Masters: Human Resources, Masters: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Primary Location...

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

About Walmart

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Walmart Careers

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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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