(USA) Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition leads strategic initiatives by translating business goals into actionable plans that align with team capacity. This role drives operational excellence through data-informed decision-making, process optimization, and consistent stakeholder communication. This person will lead a global team, coaching and developing associates across time zones to enhance performance and maintain high standards. Partnering closely with business leaders, the Senior Manager ensures priorities support organizational objectives while managing risks and resource allocation effectively. The role blends people leadership, operational expertise, and project management, requiring strong judgment, the ability to manage complexity, and comfort operating in fast-paced, high-accountability environments. The Walmart Global Talent Acquisition team hires over 20,000 home office associates annually, connecting exceptional talent with opportunities across Retail, Corporate Functions, Growth, and Technology. Beyond filling roles, the team acts as strategic advisors, delivering data-driven insights and partnering with business leaders to align hiring with priorities. Focused on quality talent and a seamless candidate experience, the team combines technology and market intelligence to operate efficiently. This group plays a vital role in building teams that innovate, serve millions of customers daily, and shape the future of retail through thoughtful talent strategies and operational excellence.

Requirements

Proven experience as a strategic advisor with the ability to translate business goals into actionable hiring plans.
Strong leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams to achieve measurable outcomes.
Expertise in analyzing metrics and using data-driven insights to optimize processes and address bottlenecks.
Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities to manage workload distribution and maintain high-quality delivery.
Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering clear, data-backed updates.
Proficiency in customer communications management and complaint resolution to ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.
5 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.
1 year's supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources certification
Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification

Responsibilities

Translate business goals into actionable plans aligned with team capacity.
Monitor and adjust priorities to address shifting timelines, risks, and resource constraints.
Build credibility with Directors and senior business leaders through consistency and preparation.
Coach and develop associates to enhance quality and execution.
Analyze metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
Ensure process compliance, data accuracy, and consistent candidate experience across teams.
Collaborate with business leaders to provide data-driven updates and manage expectations.
Drive continuous improvements in operations and team capability development.

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 leave
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
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)