Group Director, People Operations & Talent Enablement

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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.

About the Team/Position

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Group Director of Talent Operations and Enablement to lead a high-impact team focused on driving operational excellence across talent technology, associate and candidate experience, operations, and analytics. This position will be responsible for transforming how Walmart attracts, develops, and retains talent by leveraging technology, optimizing processes, and utilizing data-driven insights to enhance the employee lifecycle.  The role is critical in ensuring scalable, efficient, and employee-centered talent operations across Walmart’s global workforce. This will report directly to the VP of Global Talent Acquisition and oversee Recruiting Operations, Technology and Systems, Data and Analytics, and Experience and Change Management.

This role will be highly visible and will require significant cross-collaboration with senior leaders in organizations both inside and outside of the Global People department.   

What you’ll bring… 

Fantastic leadership skills along with a combination of detail-orientation and a creative mindset to solve complex problems.  Exceptional relationship-building, collaboration and influencing skills will be critical for success.  The successful candidate will have ideally spent time in Talent Acquisition or the People function in a leadership capacity working on complex projects.  They will also have:

• A strong understanding of Talent Acquisition technology platforms and best practices
• Expertise in talent analytics and data-driven decision making
• Proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives, prioritize resources, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do…

Talent Technology

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of talent technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and employee needs.
• Oversee the strategy, design, implementation, and success of the Talent Acquisition tech stack to ensure seamless user experiences across candidates, hiring managers, interviewers, and talent acquisition.
• Drive the adoption of innovative technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and enhance workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ensure talent data is managed securely and responsibly.

Talent Operations

• Develop and execute talent operations strategies that support scalability and operational excellence across all processes.
• Streamline and standardize workflows, minimizing inefficiencies, and ensuring consistency in delivery across global teams.
• Implement best-in-class operational practices for the talent acquisition lifecycle across the enterprise.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including