(USA) Manager, Talent Management
About The Position
As Manager of Selection & Assessment Innovation, you'll support the team's broader selection and assessment portfolio across global markets, taking ownership of specific workstreams and project components, while contributing to our applied research agenda at the intersection of psychometrics, predictive modeling, and emerging AI capabilities. This is a rare opportunity to operate at scale and directly shape how measurement science influences workforce outcomes at one of the world's largest employers. You'll partner closely with business and people leadership across markets, bringing both methodological rigor and practical judgment to everything from structured interview design to data-informed, technology-enhanced assessment solutions. Walmart’s Global Talent Management Team drives innovation in selection and assessment by integrating advanced AI, data science, and measurement methods. The team leads global initiatives to enhance workforce outcomes through rigorous psychometrics and predictive modeling. As part of this group, you will collaborate with business operations and people leadership to develop and implement innovative talent solutions. The team values methodological rigor and practical judgment, managing complex projects that shape talent strategies across markets. This environment offers a unique opportunity to influence large-scale workforce decisions at one of the world’s leading employers.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing talent development projects, including planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in talent management, organizational behavior, and industrial and organizational psychology.
- Ability to analyze business priorities and data to forecast talent needs and develop strategic workforce plans.
- Proficiency in project management, vendor relationship management, and contract negotiation.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive collaboration across functions.
- Hands-on experience with statistical computing environments (Python, R, or equivalent) and comfort working with large datasets.
- Familiarity with AI/NLP applications in talent assessment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Political Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field and 1 year’s experience in workforce development, learning development, human resources, or related area OR 3 years’ experience in workforce development, learning and development, human resources, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Leading or partnering with cross-functional teams.
- Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility
- Masters: Business, Masters: Human Resources, Masters: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Masters: Political Science
Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, and validation of scientifically grounded selection processes, psychometric assessments, situational judgment tests, and multi-measure batteries, rooted in I/O psychology best practices.
- Ensure all selection activities meet EEOC/UGESP compliance standards.
- Contribute to applied research initiatives that leverage AI and data science methodologies to improve the predictive power, efficiency, and fairness of candidate and associate measurement while driving innovation in assessments.
- Apply quantitative methods, including regression modeling, IRT, structural equation modeling, NLP, and predictive analytics, to surface insights from assessment data.
- Work cross-functionally with HR leaders, hiring managers, and external assessment vendors to support the design of solutions while maintaining global standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
