Walmart
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(USA) Senior Director, People

Location
(USA) Hula Building Bentonville AR Home Office · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
14 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Human resources strategy
  • HR compliance with federal, state, and local laws
  • Talent management
  • Performance management
  • Team leadership

Also useful

  • Organizational change management
  • Workforce planning
  • Compensation program management
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Succession planning

What you'll do

Determine the human resources strategy to support assigned business area by:

understanding strategic business goals and objectives advising on the execution of organizational change initiatives assessing human resources implications of various strategies providing guidance to business leaders on human resources issues

Manage the consistent execution of the company's human resource practices, systems, and personnel-related activities by:

auditing human resources practices analyzing and interpreting reports creating action plans to resolve instances of non-compliance conducting on-site observations and investigations developing and delivering human resources methodology and process training programs to management providing human resources advice and consulting for managers.

Direct compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, company policies and procedures by:

keeping current on laws and regulations related to general human resource practices and regulations related to licensure and certification implementing and monitoring human resource compliance implementing action plans to improve performance and reduce instances of non-compliance directing management teams in ensuring confidentiality of information, documentation, and assigned records

Lead and develop Human Resources teams by

supporting position portfolio alignment and strategy prioritization approving the business readiness phase, budget and communication within the team implementing performance controls and policies to ensure project outcomes reflect commitments made to the business ensuring continued development, refinement, and implementation of Human Resources methodologies, toolkits, and practices

Monitor talent management for assigned area by

implementing talent plans monitoring workforce planning processes acquiring and retaining key talent implementing action plans for diversity initiatives analyzing talent management data, tools, and systems providing information to training and development teams to address current needs driving performance management processes and initiatives ensuring consistency in program application delivering, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with compensation programs and policies

Provide overall direction by

analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning

Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by:

diagnosing capability gaps recruiting, selecting, and developing talent supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent

Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by:

integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or non-compliance supporting the Open Door Policy

Build and leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by:

sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives supporting associate efforts in these areas

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and 6 years’ experience in human resources or related area OR 8 years’ experience in human resources or related area.
  • 2 years’ supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
  • Managing a multi-unit operation, Project Management

Masters: Business, Masters: Human Resources

Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Human Resources - Sr. Professional HR (SPHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification, Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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