(USA) Principal, Talent Acquisition Partner

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, Talent Acquisition Partner plays a critical role in aligning talent strategies with business objectives by providing expert guidance to stakeholders and leading comprehensive recruitment initiatives. This position involves managing complex projects, leveraging data-driven insights, and applying agile methodologies to optimize talent acquisition processes. The role requires collaboration across functions to address evolving workforce needs, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and enhance candidate experience. The Principal partner drives continuous improvement, supports leadership decision-making, and ensures the delivery of high-quality talent solutions that contribute to organizational success. The Talent Acquisition team at Walmart drives the design and execution of advanced recruitment strategies focused on technical and engineering talent worldwide. Leveraging data insights and agile practices, the team partners with business leaders to align workforce planning with organizational goals. Committed to continuous enhancement, the team fosters a high-performance environment that strengthens recruitment capabilities at scale. Through specialized knowledge and effective collaboration, they deliver a seamless experience for candidates and stakeholders, advancing Walmart’s global talent acquisition objectives with strategic focus and measurable impact.

Requirements

Proven expertise in talent acquisition strategy and full-cycle recruitment within complex business environments.
Strong project management skills, including agile methodology mastery and sprint planning for large-scale initiatives.
Ability to translate business requirements into actionable talent solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Experience leveraging data-driven decision making and recruitment metrics to optimize hiring outcomes.
Skilled in workforce planning, competitive intelligence, and talent pipelining to address evolving business needs.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities to influence and advise business leaders effectively.
Proficiency in utilizing digital tools and analytics to enhance recruiting strategies and candidate experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition or other area.
5 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or other area.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to translate talent needs into strategic recruitment plans aligned with organizational goals.
Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates based on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Advise and influence hiring managers on interview frameworks, candidate assessment, and selection processes.
Develop and implement proactive talent acquisition strategies using advanced sourcing techniques and competitive intelligence.
Manage multiple large-scale projects using agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.
Utilize data-driven insights to optimize recruitment metrics and workforce planning.
Coach and mentor team members to enhance recruiting effectiveness and candidate experience.

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
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
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.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) 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.