Group Director, Total Rewards - Executive Compensation

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13d•$160,000 - $320,000

About The Position

Lead the future of executive compensation at Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. As Group Director, Total Rewards – Executive Compensation, you will drive the strategic design and governance of executive pay programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and shareholder interests. This is a unique opportunity to influence board-level decisions and champion pay equity across a global workforce. About Total Rewards The Total Rewards team is at the heart of Walmart’s talent strategy, delivering innovative compensation solutions that attract, retain, and reward top leaders. Operating with agility and a commitment to transparency and equity, the team partners across Legal, Finance, Talent, and Investor Relations to support Walmart’s ambitious goals. In this role, you’ll shape how executive leaders are rewarded and help drive the company’s success. What you'll do... Lead the design and governance of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentives for officers and directors. In collaboration with the SVP of Total Rewards, advise the Compensation and Management Development Committee (CMDC) on pay structures, incentive plans, and management development. Champion enterprise-wide pay equity and transparency initiatives, ensuring compliance with global standards and legal requirements. Conduct sensitivity analyses and performance scenario modeling to ensure executive compensation programs maintain a strong link between pay and performance, while staying competitive and compliant with market trends. Monitor and assess external trends and best practices in executive compensation and incentive design to support organizational goals for attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent. Collaborate across Rewards and People teams to implement efficient processes for managing pay and incentives, including partnering with Total Rewards operations for run-the-business executive compensation activities and working effectively with external vendors and consultants. Prepare and coordinate materials for the CMDC and Board of Directors (BOD), covering annual awards, long-term incentives, proxy statements, executive benefits/perquisites, disclosures, and reward statements, while fostering collaboration both within and outside the discipline. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and optimize compensation frameworks that support organizational objectives. Acts as source of contact for Chief People Officers and executives.

Requirements

Deep expertise in executive compensation strategy, pay equity, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior leadership or board committees.
High degree of financial and business acumen, strong analytical skills in data analysis, benchmarking, and program evaluation.
Proven executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
In depth understanding of incentive design and management.
Experience developing and presenting materials for board-level decision making.
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years in total rewards/compensation design (executive compensation experience preferred).

Nice To Haves

Project management, including financial analysis and market research
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Human Resources
Human Resources - Certified Compensation Professional - Certification, Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the design and governance of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentives for officers and directors.
In collaboration with the SVP of Total Rewards, advise the Compensation and Management Development Committee (CMDC) on pay structures, incentive plans, and management development.
Champion enterprise-wide pay equity and transparency initiatives, ensuring compliance with global standards and legal requirements.
Conduct sensitivity analyses and performance scenario modeling to ensure executive compensation programs maintain a strong link between pay and performance, while staying competitive and compliant with market trends.
Monitor and assess external trends and best practices in executive compensation and incentive design to support organizational goals for attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.
Collaborate across Rewards and People teams to implement efficient processes for managing pay and incentives, including partnering with Total Rewards operations for run-the-business executive compensation activities and working effectively with external vendors and consultants.
Prepare and coordinate materials for the CMDC and Board of Directors (BOD), covering annual awards, long-term incentives, proxy statements, executive benefits/perquisites, disclosures, and reward statements, while fostering collaboration both within and outside the discipline.
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and optimize compensation frameworks that support organizational objectives.
Acts as source of contact for Chief People Officers and executives.

Benefits

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 $160,000.00 - $320,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock