Director, Talent Acquisition – AI, Product and Design

Walmart

. Develop and execute multi-horizon talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and product roadmaps .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities, utilizing data-driven decision making and metrics to optimize recruitment outcomes. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior leadership while addressing capability gaps to support organizational growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition Strategy DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentWorkforce Planning and Capability SequencingProcess Improvement Implementation

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningData AnalysisRecruitment MetricsProcess ImprovementCoaching and MentoringStrategic LeadershipHiring PracticesCapability Gap AnalysisPerformance Standards Development

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing Senior LeadersCross-Functional Team Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Recruitment ToolsData Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional in Human Resources CertificationMaster's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionHuman ResourcesBusiness TransformationLabor Market DataOrganizational Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute multi-horizon talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and product roadmaps
Advise leadership on workforce planning, skill mix, and capability sequencing using labor market data and business insights
Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, establishing performance standards and growth paths
Forecast hiring needs, assess pipeline health, and optimize recruitment outcomes using data-driven approaches
Streamline workflows, implement tools, and pilot innovative hiring practices
Partner with executives to align talent strategies with organizational goals and resource constraints
Monitor and address capability gaps supporting business transformation and growth initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 5 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area; OR 7 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area
3 years' supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams
Proven experience in strategic talent leadership
Ability to integrate labor market data with business strategy
Experience building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured talent development paths
Expertise in data-driven decision making and hiring metrics
Experience implementing process improvements and technology solutions
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
Preferred master's degree and Professional in Human Resources certification are optional

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit with tuition, books, and fees completely paid for
English Language Learning, high school completion, bachelor's degree, and short-form certificate programs
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday time through PTO and/or PPTO