Director, Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruiting

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks a Director of Executive Recruitment to lead VP+ officer hiring across a business segment.

This hands-on, execution-focused role will manage end-to-end searches, engage senior talent, and collaborate with hiring leaders, sourcers, and project managers to deliver world-class outcomes. The Officer Talent Acquisition & Search team fuels leadership with proactive, AI-enabled talent strategies and strong stakeholder partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Officer (VP+) executive searches.
• Develop search strategies with hiring leaders to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Identify, engage, assess, and build relationships with senior external talent.
• Balance internal succession opportunities with external market talent.
• Partner with Principal Executive Sourcers and Project Managers for excellent search execution.
• Coach candidates throughout the executive hiring process.
• Build evergreen executive talent pipelines for future leadership needs.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and search execution.
• Share best practices and contribute to a high-performing OTAS team.

Skills

Executive search leadership

Multi-search management

Stakeholder management

External talent pipelines

Confidentiality & judgment

Commercial acumen

AI-enabled recruitment tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related area

Job description

Bentonville, AR

806 Excellence Dr
Bentonville, AR 72716-0000

R-2682521

$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

As a Director of Executive Recruitment you'll partner with a Senior Director to lead the execution of Officer (VP+) hiring across a business segment. You'll manage complex executive searches end to end, partnering with hiring leaders, candidates, Sourcers, and Project Managers to deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. You'll lead searches, engage senior talent, solve complex hiring challenges, and build long-term executive relationships while delivering a world class experience. Success requires exceptional search execution, sound judgment, commercial curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile searches with pace and quality.

About the team: The Officer Talent Acquisition & Search team hires the senior leaders who shape Walmart's future. We partner closely with business and People leaders to deliver Officer-level hiring through Executive Recruiters, Sourcers, and Project Managers. We operate in a fast-paced, high-trust environment where discretion, quality, and exceptional experiences matter. As our function evolves, we're transforming from a reactive executive recruiting team into a proactive, AI-enabled executive talent partner, helping leaders make better talent decisions while building the leadership pipelines that will shape Walmart's future.

What you'll do

• Leadend-to-endOfficer(VP+)executivesearches.
• Partnerwithhiringleaderstodevelopsearchstrategiesanddeliverexceptionalhiringoutcomes.
• Identify,engage,assess,andbuildrelationshipswithseniorexternaltalent.
• Balanceinternalsuccessionopportunitieswithexternalmarkettalent.
• PartnerwithPrincipalExecutiveSourcersandProjectManagerstodeliveroutstandingsearchexecutionandcandidateexperiences.
• Coachcandidatesthroughouttheexecutivehiringprocess.
• Buildevergreenexecutivetalentpipelinesforfutureleadershipneeds.
• LeverageAI-enabledtoolstoimproveproductivityandsearchexecution.
• Sharebestpracticesandcontributetoahigh-performingOTASteam.

What you'll bring

• Experienceleadingcomplexexecutivesearcheswithinanin-houseexecutiverecruitingteamorexecutivesearchfirm.
• Abilitytoindependentlymanagemultipleexecutivesearcheswithpace,quality,andattentiontodetail.
• Strongexecutiverelationship-buildingandstakeholdermanagementskills.
• Experiencedevelopingexternalexecutivepipelinesandengagingpassivetalent.
• Excellentjudgmentanddiscretionmanagingconfidentialsearches.
• Commercialcuriosityandtheabilitytounderstandbusinessstrategyandleadershipneeds.
• ExperienceleveragingAIandtechnologytoimproveexecution.
• Acollaborative,growth-orientedmindsetwithapassionforraisingthebarinexecutivehiring.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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.

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 5 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.
• Option 2: 7 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.
• 3 years' supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, Professional in Human Resources certification
• Masters: Business, Masters: Human Resources
• Human Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - Certification

Primary Location

806 Excellence Dr, 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U
• 100% covered
• Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
• Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
• Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
• Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
• With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
• Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
• Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
• Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
• This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.