(USA) Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition -Finance

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, leads strategic hiring initiatives by translating business goals into actionable recruitment plans while managing team capacity and market realities. The role drives operational excellence through data-informed decision-making, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration, and includes coaching and developing talent acquisition associates. Partnering closely with business leaders, the Senior Manager aligns hiring priorities with organizational objectives, proactively addresses risks, and fosters a disciplined, accountable team environment focused on high-quality talent solutions. The team comprises skilled recruiters committed to exceptional hiring experiences through strategic, data-driven recruiting. It prioritizes proactive sourcing, aligns recruitment efforts with business goals, and acts as a trusted advisor. Collaboration, stakeholder engagement, process refinement, and project management support talent strategies that meet evolving organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related area and 3 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or a related area; alternatively, 5 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or a related area.
1 year of supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.
Leadership experience in talent acquisition and the ability to translate business goals into effective hiring strategies.
Strong stakeholder management skills to partner with business leaders and People Partner teams for aligned workforce planning.
Expertise in coaching and developing talent acquisition associates.
Proficiency in data analysis to monitor recruiting metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive data-informed decisions.
Ability to manage change and optimize recruitment processes.
Commitment to integrity, compliance, and ethical leadership.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.

Responsibilities

Translate business goals into actionable hiring plans aligned with team capacity and market conditions.
Proactively identify and mitigate hiring risks to ensure timely talent delivery.
Coach and develop talent acquisition associates to enhance hiring quality and consistency.
Analyze recruitment data to diagnose bottlenecks and implement targeted improvements.
Maintain process discipline and compliance to ensure a consistent candidate and stakeholder experience.
Partner with business leaders to provide data-driven hiring insights and manage expectations.
Drive continuous process enhancements to improve efficiency and team throughput.
Build capability plans to address skill gaps and support team growth.