People Partner - Transportation

Walmart•Saint James, MO

3d•$84,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The People Partner in Transportation leads key human resources functions in a fast-paced distribution environment, supporting associates and helping them develop and succeed. The role partners strategically with operations leaders to create a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace and to support staffing, associate engagement, leadership development, compliance, and talent initiatives that help the facility meet operational goals. The position is onsite at the St. James, Missouri facility; the selected candidate must reside within approximately 50 miles. Relocation assistance is available. The role leads HR operations, including staffing, onboarding, associate relations, benefits, payroll, and employment lifecycle processes. It partners with facility leadership on workforce strategies, coaches and develops leaders and associates, ensures compliance with HR policies, employment laws, safety requirements, and company standards, and advances engagement, community involvement, and continuous improvement. The stated annual salary range is $84,000–$126,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include regional pay zone compensation and stock.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and 2 years of HR Generalist experience (such as payroll, workers compensation, or benefits), with at least 1 year supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion; OR 1 year of experience as a Walmart Logistics Human Resources Area Manager or Walmart Human Resources Office Manager performing the stated supervisory and development duties and participating in hiring and promotion, including involvement in employment compensation/payroll processing, employee relations, recruiting/staffing, organizational planning, and/or training and development programs; OR 3 years supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees, managing workload, and participating in hiring and promotion, including 1 year managing human resource processes such as staffing, payroll, workers compensation, or benefits.
Must reside within approximately 50 miles of the facility in St. James, Missouri.
Experience leading HR functions in a distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or high-volume operational environment.
Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, associate relations, and workforce management practices.
Ability to coach leaders, resolve complex employee issues, and influence business decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to drive results.
Experience managing multiple priorities while building strong partnerships with leaders and associates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management, or Human Resources, and 3 years supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees, managing workload, and participating in hiring and promotion.
Experience developing and facilitating training programs.
Human resources or training professional certifications, such as PHR/SPHR or ASTD.
Experience managing human resource processes such as staffing, payroll, workers compensation, or benefits.

Responsibilities

Lead HR operations, including staffing, onboarding, associate relations, benefits, payroll, and employment lifecycle processes.
Partner with facility leadership to execute workforce strategies that support operational and business goals.
Coach and develop leaders and associates through performance management, training, and career growth opportunities.
Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment laws, safety requirements, and company standards.
Drive associate engagement, community involvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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.
Voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and 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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Relocation assistance.
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.