
(USA) Senior Director, People
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Job overview
The Senior Director, People determines human resources strategy for an assigned business area and guides leaders on organizational change and HR issues. The role oversees HR practices, compliance, talent management, and workforce planning; leads and develops HR teams; and directs business strategy and resource planning. It also develops strategies to attract and retain talent and builds internal and external partnerships to support business goals.
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Determine the human resources strategy to support assigned business area by:
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understanding strategic business goals and objectives
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advising on the execution of organizational change initiatives
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assessing human resources implications of various strategies
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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:
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auditing human resources practices
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analyzing and interpreting reports
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creating action plans to resolve instances of non-compliance
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conducting on-site observations and investigations
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developing and delivering human resources methodology and process training programs to management
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providing human resources advice and consulting for managers.
Direct compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, company policies and procedures by:
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keeping current on laws and regulations related to general human resource practices and regulations related to licensure and certification
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implementing and monitoring human resource compliance
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implementing action plans to improve performance and reduce instances of non-compliance
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directing management teams in ensuring confidentiality of information, documentation, and assigned records
Lead and develop Human Resources teams by:
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supporting position portfolio alignment and strategy prioritization
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approving the business readiness phase, budget and communication within the team
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implementing performance controls and policies to ensure project outcomes reflect commitments made to the business
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ensuring continued development, refinement, and implementation of Human Resources methodologies, toolkits, and practices
Monitor talent management for assigned area by:
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implementing talent plans
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monitoring workforce planning processes
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acquiring and retaining key talent
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implementing action plans for diversity initiatives
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analyzing talent management data, tools, and systems
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providing information to training and development teams to address current needs
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driving performance management processes and initiatives
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ensuring consistency in program application
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delivering, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with compensation programs and policies
Provide overall direction by:
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analyzing business objectives and customer needs
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developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices
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analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans
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determining and supporting resource requirements
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evaluating operational processes
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measuring outcomes to ensure desired results
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identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities
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promoting a customer environment
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demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning
Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by:
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diagnosing capability gaps
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recruiting, selecting, and developing talent
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supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning
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leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by:
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integrating these values into all programs and practices
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developing consequences for violations or non-compliance
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supporting the Open Door Policy
Build and leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by:
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sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives
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engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives
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supporting associate efforts in these areas
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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
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,667 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Arkansas median$90–170K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$22–27/hr762 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 52 open Human Resources jobs in Arkansas and 5,667 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Arkansas
- Walmart (this employer)9 open
- Amazon3 open
- Hatch Global Search3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,000 postings).
- Education
- 1,441 of the 5,667 open Human Resources jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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