(USA) Market People Partner Sam's

Walmart • Marietta, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Market People Partner Sam’s plays a critical role in driving associate engagement and supporting talent management across multiple facilities. This position leads the execution of HR business plans, ensures compliance with regulations, and partners with management to address labor concerns and develop workforce strategies. By analyzing data and fostering strong relationships, the role promotes organizational effectiveness, facilitates performance management, and supports career development. The Market People Partner acts as a trusted advisor, delivering business solutions that align with company values and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Our team serves as a trusted people partner, supporting business leaders in strengthening talent and building capability. We provide strategic guidance combined with consistent care to ensure leaders make informed people decisions while associates receive advocacy and support. By focusing on key priorities and transitions, we drive organizational effectiveness through talent management, employee relations, and regulatory compliance. Our collaborative approach helps create a positive work environment where associates are engaged and empowered to grow, contributing to the overall success of the market and the company.

Requirements

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, and succession planning within a dynamic retail environment.
• Strong expertise in performance management and employee relations, including conflict resolution and investigations.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to develop actionable HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and building effective partnerships across multiple facilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and HR policies to ensure consistent application and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated capability to drive organizational effectiveness through talent development and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication skills with a commitment to ethics, integrity, and supporting company values.
• Bachelor's Degree in an HR related field (e.g., Industrial Relations) and 2 years of combined managerial experience supervising salaried Associates; OR 4 years of combined managerial experience supervising salaried Associates, including at least 2 years experience with HR management responsibilities (e.g., staffing, performance management, coaching and mentoring, training, compensation, promotion)

Nice To Haves

• HR Management
• Retail Experience
• Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
• Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification

Responsibilities

• Drive associate engagement by analyzing survey data and employment trends to identify solutions and support company policies.
• Develop and execute HR business plans aligned with regional goals, monitoring facility performance and market trends.
• Advise and guide management on labor concerns, policy application, and conflict resolution to ensure consistent practices.
• Manage talent acquisition and development by sourcing key candidates, facilitating performance management, and supporting career growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through audits, training, and monitoring HR practices.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to implement effective HR strategies and business solutions.

Benefits

• 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level