(USA) Principal, Talent Acquisition Partner
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 on complex recruitment challenges. This position leads the development and execution of proactive sourcing and assessment frameworks, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced technologies to identify and attract top talent. The role requires strong collaboration across functions to deliver innovative hiring solutions, manage large-scale projects, and continuously improve recruitment processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership in influencing business decisions and driving strategic workforce planning within a dynamic organizational environment. The Walmart Global Tech Talent Acquisition team leads strategic technology hiring across multiple U.S. business units, supporting engineering, data, product, and infrastructure growth. As trusted talent advisors, the team partners with senior leaders on workforce planning, skill segmentation, and hiring velocity. Utilizing market intelligence, data insights, and structured assessments, they enhance hiring quality and build long-term capabilities. Managing complex, high-volume technical recruitment, the team influences organizational design and business outcomes, fostering sustainable hiring models that support Walmart’s innovation and growth.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in talent acquisition with a strong understanding of business unit needs and strategic alignment.
- Proven ability to consult and influence business leaders on talent assessment and recruitment strategies.
- Expertise in developing and executing proactive recruiting plans using advanced sourcing techniques and digital tools.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple projects using agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in data analytics to drive talent strategy and improve recruiting outcomes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage stakeholders and coach team members effectively.
- 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 related area.
Nice To Haves
- Professional in Human Resources certification
- Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance to business stakeholders by translating talent needs into actionable recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with hiring managers to design and implement effective assessment frameworks and interview processes.
- Lead proactive sourcing initiatives using advanced techniques and digital tools to identify and engage high-potential candidates.
- Manage multiple large-scale projects employing agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.
- Analyze talent data and market insights to inform decision-making and optimize recruitment outcomes.
- Coach and develop team members to enhance recruiting capabilities and candidate experience.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align talent acquisition efforts with evolving business priorities.
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
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
