Job Description
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What you'll do...
About the Global People Team:
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 1.3M+ 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.
The Senior Manager, (Run and Optimize) Talent Acquisition Operations will serve as a strategic operational partner to Talent Acquisition (TA) leadership, focused on delivering insights, solutions, and support that improve operational performance. This role is responsible for supporting or owning a variety of operational initiatives, with a focus on working with large, complex datasets to identify trends, develop clear data narratives, and support leadership in making informed, operational decisions. This individual should bring a strong foundation in data analysis, experience working across senior leadership levels, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
What You’ll Do:
Partner with TA leadership to understand business challenges and deliver data-backed operational recommendations.
Analyze recruiting performance and operational data to identify efficiency opportunities, risks, and patterns.
Build and deliver compelling data stories and executive-level presentations that support strategic conversations.
Help shape operational routines (e.g., QBRs, MBRs) with relevant insights and aligned priorities.
Maintain a strong understanding of business processes and organizational workflows related to TA delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., People Operations, Workforce Planning, Analytics) to align and prioritize initiatives.
Proactively identify potential areas for operational improvement and provide structured paths forward.
What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience in data analysis and business operations, ideally in a complex, matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets, synthesize insights, and translate into clear, actionable stories
Strong communication and influencing skills with experience supporting or advising leaders at various levels
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
High Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Comfort working across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
The quintessential team player, willing to operate in an agile manger to support or own variety of projects and programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with recruiting operations or Talent Acquisition processes is a plus
Experience supporting operational functions in HR, workforce, or business strategy environments
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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