Senior Manager, Program Management - Payroll COE (Ops Excellence)

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

40d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Program Management - Payroll will lead efforts in our Center of Excellence while partnering with other COEs, People Partners, Product Teams, and global segments. Your role will involve implementing our best-in-class COE model and 4-in-the-box ways of working to deliver on OKRs and ensure compliance with company policies. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to enhance processes across our operations. We're seeking a strong collaborator with a proven ability to influence and plan strategically, tolerate ambiguity, adapt to shifting priorities, and actively listen. Leaders and individual contributors alike look to our Global People teams to influence strategy, optimize working models, and enable the business to achieve results while preserving the fabric that sets us apart and keeps our 1.6M+ associates coming to work every day. By providing the necessary tools and insights, our People professionals operate as partners at every phase of workforce planning, talent management, organizational design and change management. From building communities to preparing Walmart for the future, to be a member of this team is to operate as a vital component to our sustainable success. Together, we think beyond the status-quo and inspire others to evoke positive change. When you join us in Global People, you immerse yourself in our culture, becoming a trailblazer and a true agent of influence.

Requirements

Develop and implement the strategy and vision for Payroll: The Senior Manager will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive strategy for Payroll, including collaborating with other COEs, Product, Global Segments, and People Partners to align with company goals and deliver on OKRs.
Improve processes and compliance: The Senior Manager will ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws related to payroll. They will also work to improve processes and streamline operations across the space, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate and build effective partnerships: The role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to build cross-functional partnerships with other COEs, Product, global segments, and People Partners. The Senior Manager will work closely with these stakeholders to understand their wants and needs, aligning payroll with their goals and priorities.
Influence and manage stakeholders: The Senior Manager will have the responsibility of managing and influencing stakeholders at various levels of the organization. They will need to effectively communicate the strategy and vision for Payroll, gaining buy-in and support from key stakeholders.
Program management: The Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the program related to Payroll. This includes identifying problems, finding innovative solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives and projects.
2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.
3 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area OR 6 years' experience in project management, compliance, operations management, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Managing a budget, profit and loss statement, or relate financial process
Master's degree in Business Administration or related field like (not limited to) project management, compliance, operations management, or related area
Project Management Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and vision for the Payroll COE, ensuring seamless integration within Me@.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with COEs, Product, global segments, and People Partners.
Align payroll initiatives with company goals and deliver on OKRs for associates and partners.
Identify problems and drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Influence stakeholders through excellent communication, collaboration, and program management skills.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-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.

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