(USA) Director, Talent Acquisition -AI, Product and Design
About The Position
The Director, Talent Acquisition for AI, Product and Design leads strategic workforce planning by aligning hiring initiatives with business priorities and market realities. The role partners with executive leadership to anticipate capability needs, develop multi-horizon talent strategies, and drive operational excellence in recruitment processes. Using data-driven insights and team development, the Director ensures a high-performing talent acquisition function that supports organizational growth and transformation. The position requires strong leadership, business acumen, stakeholder influence, and continuous improvement of hiring quality and efficiency. The Walmart Global Talent Acquisition team hires over 20,000 home office associates annually across Product & AI, Retail, Corporate Functions, Growth, and Technology. The team acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, using data-driven insights, technology, and market intelligence to align hiring with priorities, deliver quality talent, and provide a seamless candidate experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related area and 5 years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or a related area; alternatively, 7 years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or a related area.
- 3 years of supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience developing multi-horizon hiring strategies aligned with business priorities and technology roadmaps.
- Ability to integrate labor market data with business strategy to advise on skill mix, capability sequencing, and workforce planning.
- Success building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured talent development paths.
- Expertise in data-driven decision-making, using metrics to assess hiring feasibility, quality, and performance improvements.
- Skill in driving operational excellence through process improvements and technology solutions that enhance hiring velocity and quality.
- Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex talent data into actionable business insights.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-horizon talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and product roadmaps.
- Advise leadership on workforce planning, skill mix, and capability sequencing using labor market data and business insights.
- Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, establishing clear performance standards and growth paths.
- Use data-driven approaches to forecast hiring needs, assess pipeline health, and optimize recruitment outcomes.
- Improve operations by streamlining workflows, implementing tools, and piloting innovative hiring practices.
- Partner with executives to align talent strategies with organizational goals and resource constraints.
- Monitor and address capability gaps to support business transformation and growth initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave.
- Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
- Performance-based bonus awards.
- Stock compensation may be available for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
