Senior Manager, Belonging

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Paid time off

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Belonging, to develop and execute strategies that strengthen belonging across the company. You will partner with senior leaders to translate goals into practical programs that help associates feel valued, supported, and included, using data and feedback to guide decisions and measure impact.

You will lead cross-functional projects, build partnerships, and scale initiatives that improve engagement, retention, and the associate experience at Walmart's

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-team projects.
• Ability to use data and research to guide decisions.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and guiding executives.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and advancing belonging.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects aligning with Walmart's global goals and priorities.
• Advise senior leaders and Global People teams to understand challenges and propose solutions.
• Use data, research, and feedback to identify opportunities and guide improvements.
• Turn insights into actionable plans and present options to leadership based on business needs.
• Support Global Belonging goals and develop scalable programs across the organization.
• Build partnerships with Global People and business leaders to deliver results.

Skills

Project leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Job description

Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Belonging, helps develop and carry out strategies that support Walmart's business goals and strengthen the experience of associates across the company. This role works closely with senior leaders and teams across the business to understand challenges, identify opportunities, and develop practical solutions that help associates feel valued, supported, and included.

Using data, research, and feedback, this leader helps guide important business decisions, improve how teams work together, and develop programs that can be used across the organization. The Senior Manager builds strong relationships, leads complex projects, and helps turn company goals into clear plans and meaningful results.

You will help Walmart turn its belonging goals into practical actions that support associates and the business. By bringing people together, using information to guide decisions, and finding better ways to work, you will help leaders solve important challenges, strengthen teams, and create opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

What you'll do...

• Lead Strategic Projects: Develop plans and guide projects that support Walmart's global goals and priorities. Set clear goals, organize work, manage timelines, and help teams deliver results.
• Advise Business Leaders: Work with senior leaders and Global People (Human Resources) teams to understand business challenges, recommend solutions, and make informed decisions that support company goals.
• Use Data to Find Opportunities: Review workforce information, business results, research, and industry trends to identify challenges, understand what is working, and recommend improvements.
• Turn Insights into Action: Explain findings and recommendations in a clear, practical way. Help leaders understand their options, consider different viewpoints, and make decisions based on facts and business needs.
• Support Global Belonging Goals: Help develop and carry out strategies that strengthen belonging across Walmart. Consider the needs of associates, business priorities, and differences in local laws, cultures, and business environments.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Work with Global People, business leaders, subject matter experts, and other teams to share information, solve problems, agree on priorities, and deliver results together.
• Create Practical Solutions: Identify better ways to work, develop new programs and resources, and create solutions that can be used across different teams and areas of the business.
• Bring People Together: Lead discussions, planning sessions, and team activities that encourage people to share ideas, learn from different perspectives, and find solutions to shared challenges.
• Guide Change: Help teams understand and manage changes by developing clear plans, setting timelines, tracking progress, addressing problems, and keeping projects on course.
• Support Associate Growth and Retention: Partner with business leaders to identify ways to help associates develop their skills, grow in their careers, and build stronger connections to their teams and the company.
• Help Teams Succeed: Coach and support team members, provide timely and useful feedback, encourage professional growth, and create an environment where people can work together effectively.
• Follow Company Policies and Laws: Help ensure that programs and decisions follow Walmart policies, standards of ethics and integrity, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Measure Results and Improve: Review the results of projects and programs, gather feedback, identify what could work better, and recommend changes that improve results and make better use of resources.

What You'll Bring...

• Experience leading projects or initiatives that involve multiple teams and business areas.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use data and research to understand challenges and recommend solutions.
• Experience working with leaders and influencing decisions, even when people have different opinions or priorities.
• Ability to build relationships, bring people together, and help teams work toward common goals.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Experience developing programs, improving processes, or finding better ways to meet business and people-related goals.
• A commitment to helping create a workplace where people feel respected, valued, and able to contribute.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting the growth and development of others.
• Good business judgment and the ability to make thoughtful decisions while balancing business needs and associate experiences.
• The ability to adapt to change, work through challenges, and keep projects moving forward.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/).

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field and 3 years’ experience in human resources, talent development, organizational development, or a related field OR 5 years’ experience in human resources, talent development, organizational development, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Master’s degree in organizational development, human resources, management or business administration

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.

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.