Senior Manager, at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Senior Manager, People

Bentonville, AR: $90,000 - $180,000/yr Hoboken, NJ: $108,000 - $216,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, People, leads the execution of strategic human resource initiatives to support business objectives and operational needs. This role oversees talent development, performance management, and compliance with policies and regulations while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. By leveraging data analysis and organizational change management, the position drives continuous improvement and effective resource allocation. The Senior Manager partners with business leaders to provide guidance, remove obstacles, and promote a culture of accountability and growth, ensuring alignment with company values and delivering measurable results.

About the Team:
Walmart Connect (WMC) is a vital component of Walmart's growth strategy, operating a multi-billion-dollar retail media business that links brands with customers across digital and physical channels. The People Partner team delivers strategic and operational solutions in talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, performance enablement, and leadership coaching. This team collaborates closely with business leaders to support organizational change, enhance employee engagement, and drive data-informed decisions.

Focused on fostering development and operational excellence, the team plays a key role in advancing Walmart Connect's mission to connect and serve customers effectively.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with senior leaders to design and execute talent strategies aligned to business growth
• Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and high-impact development efforts
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards by providing guidance and training.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and implement people strategies aligned with business goals and organizational change initiatives.
• Analyze people and business data to inform decisions, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of information.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in human resource management and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong ability to analyze data and interpret reports to inform business decisions.
• Demonstrated skills in employee engagement and team development through coaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in driving compliance with federal, state, and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and communicate business plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Effective leadership in fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in dynamic business settings.

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.

Benefits you'll enjoy:

• Discount Card:
  Get 10% off Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at  Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U: 100% covered Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt
  - Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Walmart Academy:
  Grow your skills Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Financial perks:
  Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off:
  Take a break as…