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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.
- Location BENTONVILLE, AR
- Career Area Human Resources
- Job Function People Partner
- Employment Type Regular/Permanent
- Position Type Salary
- Requisition WD2229256
What you'll do at
Position Summary...
Company OverviewSixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we are reinventing the shopping experience and our Associates are at the heart of it. Our strategy is to make every day easier for busy families, operate with discipline, sharpen our culture, and make trust a competitive advantage. Each week, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves approximately 260 million customers who visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites under 46 banners in 24 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611.3 billion across our three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club, Walmart employs over 2.3 million associates worldwide.
This is a place where personal and professional growth happens. As Group Director for Leadership Development, you will work as a team, grow as a team, leveraging your natural curiosity and inventive problem-solving talents to anticipate the needs of our Associates and customers. In turn, we give you access to the tools and support you need to be the best version of you. This is that place. This is Walmart.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer for Walmart International, the Group Director of People Strategy and Transformation will lead enterprise-wide HR transformation efforts by aligning human capital strategies with digital innovation and data-driven decision-making. This role demands a visionary leader who can drive organizational change, lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, and embed digital and data capabilities into all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
What you'll do...
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and execute the HR strategy in alignment with organizational goals, focusing on future-of-work trends, digital enablement, and business transformation.
- Partner with executive leadership to forecast workforce needs and design scalable, agile HR operating models.
- Champion a forward-looking approach to HR that supports a dynamic, tech-enabled workforce.
Digital Transformation
- Lead the digitization of HR services, including implementation of advanced HR technologies (e.g., AI-powered talent platforms, robotic process automation, employee self-service tools).
- Oversee the design and delivery of digital solutions to improve HR service delivery and employee experience.
Data & Analytics
- Develop and scale people analytics capabilities to support data-driven HR strategies.
- Implement workforce metrics and dashboards to measure engagement, productivity, diversity, and performance across the enterprise.
- Drive adoption of predictive analytics to inform talent acquisition, succession planning, and organizational design.
Change Management & Transformation
- Lead complex change initiatives, including organizational restructuring, culture transformation, and M&A integration.
- Establish a strong transformation governance model, project management discipline, and stakeholder engagement framework.
- Create and maintain a continuous improvement culture across HR functions.
Collaboration & Influence
- Work cross-functionally with Technology, Finance, Operations, and Legal to ensure alignment and cohesion across transformation initiatives.
- Build high-trust partnerships with business leaders, creating a shared accountability model for talent and business success.
What you'll bring...
- Fifteen to twenty years of progressive HR/Business leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior/executive-level role overseeing digital transformation or HR strategy
- Deep understanding of HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors) and modern digital HR technologies.
- Proven track record in leading enterprise-scale change and transformation efforts
- Strategic talent acumen as it relates to driving high performance, and identifying and accelerating employee growth
- A proven track record of successfully working as a business partner with a senior management team, building trusting and effective relationships with leaders across the enterprise
- Experience managing and developing a team, implementing programs that attract and develop talent and organizational capabilities
- Demonstrate commitment to advancing a culture health and well-being and belonging
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 $160,000.00-$320,000.00
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 QualificationsBachelor’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 ManagementMasters: Business, Masters: Communication, Masters: Human Resources, Masters: JournalismHuman Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Project Management - Project Management Professional - CertificationPrimary Location...
703 Associate Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaAbout Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.
Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people.

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All the benefits you need for you and your family
- Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
- Associate discounts in-store and online
- Education assistance for Associate and dependents
- Parental Leave
- Pay during military service
- Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
- Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth