Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Walmart

. Translate business goals into actionable hiring plans aligned with team capacity and market conditions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition and human resources, with a strong focus on data analysis, recruitment metrics, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive strategic hiring initiatives.

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Talent Acquisition LeadershipData Analysis ExpertiseWorkforce Planning ManagementCoaching High-Performing TeamsProcess Discipline and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Metrics AnalysisWorkforce PlanningRisk MitigationStrategic Hiring InitiativesOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementCritical ThinkingBusiness AcumenCollaborationCoaching and Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional in Human Resources Certification

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionHuman ResourcesECommerceMarketingContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate business goals into actionable hiring plans aligned with team capacity and market conditions
Identify and mitigate hiring risks to ensure timely talent delivery
Coach and develop Talent Acquisition associates
Analyze recruitment metrics to diagnose bottlenecks and implement targeted improvements
Maintain process discipline, compliance, and consistency across hiring workflows
Partner with business leaders to provide data-driven updates and manage expectations
Drive capability planning by identifying skill gaps and supporting team development
Foster collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Lead strategic hiring initiatives supporting enterprise eCommerce, Marketing, and Sam’s Club Membership Experience
Manage talent acquisition operations and resource allocation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area (Option 1)
5 years’ experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area (Option 2)
1 year’s supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams
Proven leadership experience in talent acquisition
Ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
Strong stakeholder and partner relationship management skills
Expertise in data analysis and recruitment metrics
Experience managing workforce planning, prioritizing resources, and mitigating hiring risks
Critical thinking and business acumen
Commitment to operational excellence, process discipline, and continuous improvement
Ability to plan and prioritize others’ work
Ability to drive innovative sourcing and continuous improvement
Professional in Human Resources certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U