Position Summary...

The Director Talent Acquisition Innovation and Enablement will drive strategic initiatives at the intersection of innovation, talent acquisition, automation, and technology. This visionary leader will spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions for talent acquisition, leveraging AI, automation, and advanced tools. The role requires a forward-thinking individual who is capable of balancing the strategic vision with execution and will be responsible for creating and evaluating build vs. buy proposals to deliver scalable and innovative solutions for recruiting top-tier talent.

What you'll do...

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy, incorporating AI, automation, and innovative tools to attract, assess, and hire top talent globally.
• Innovation and Automation: Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and other advanced technologies to streamline recruiting processes, improve candidate experience, and increase hiring efficiency.
• Build vs. Buy Proposals: Develop and evaluate build vs. buy proposals for technology solutions, ensuring that decisions are data-driven, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term strategic goals.
• Talent Acquisition Solutions: Identify and implement new tools and platforms for enhancing talent acquisition workflows, from sourcing to onboarding, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, IT, and business leaders to ensure the talent acquisition strategy aligns with overall organizational goals and objectives. Collaborate with data science teams to develop predictive analytics for talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts around the integration of new technologies and processes into the organization’s talent acquisition function.
• Visionary Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends in talent acquisition, AI, and automation, and provide thought leadership to guide the organization in staying ahead of industry trends.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Build and lead high-performing teams focused on innovation, ensuring professional development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

You’ll Be Successful If...

• You demonstrate the ability to think and act strategically while executing with precision, driving continuous improvement within the talent acquisition function.
• You successfully integrate AI, automation, and new technologies into the hiring process, significantly improving efficiency and candidate experience.
• You develop actionable build vs. buy strategies for talent acquisition tools that provide the best return on investment, both financially and operationally.
• You inspire and lead teams through transformation, helping them adopt new ways of working while fostering a culture of innovation.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition strategies and broader organizational goals.
• You consistently deliver results in talent acquisition, positioning the company to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.

What you'll bring...

• Proven experience (10+ years) in talent acquisition leadership roles, with a strong background in HR Tech Stack, innovation, and automation.
• Expertise in AI, machine learning, and automation tools within the recruiting and talent management space.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing build vs. buy strategies for HR technologies.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams (i.e. Product Management, Engineering) and working with senior leaders across the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in a fast-paced, global environment, managing complex, large-scale initiatives.

Values:

Respect the Individual Builds high performing teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customer member experience for all

Respect the Individual Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent

Respect the Individual Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action

Act with Integrity Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability community and integrity eg creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers driving local giving efforts

Act with Integrity Ensures that teams follow the law our code of conduct and company policies promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action and enables others to do the same holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values

Act with Integrity Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware

Serve our Customers and members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acting with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers

Serve our Customers and members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies

Strive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks

Strive for Excellence Drives continuous improvements supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmarts business 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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and 5 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or other area.
3 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, Professional in Human Resources certification

Masters: Business, Masters: Human Resources

Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification

Primary Location...

508 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America