Senior Manager, People

Walmart Connect; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Education benefits (Live Better U)

Job summary

Walmart Connect in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Senior Manager, People to lead strategic HR initiatives supporting business objectives. You will oversee talent development, performance management, compliance, and data-driven change management to drive growth and accountability.

You'll partner with senior leaders to design people strategies, drive organizational design and workforce planning, and lead succession planning and development efforts.

Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification required.
• Project Management Certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to design and execute talent strategies aligned to business growth.
• Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and high-impact development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards by providing guidance and training.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and implement people strategies aligned with business goals and change initiatives.
• Analyze people and business data to inform decisions, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of information.

Skills

Talent strategy

Data analysis

Organizational change

Leadership development

Employee engagement

Coaching & mentoring

Education

PHR or SPHR certification

Project Management Certification

Job description

Position Summary...The Senior Manager, People, leads the execution of strategic human resource initiatives to support business objectives and operational needs. This role oversees talent development, performance management, and compliance with policies and regulations while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. By leveraging data analysis and organizational change management, the position drives continuous improvement and effective resource allocation. The Senior Manager partners with business leaders to provide guidance, remove obstacles, and promote a culture of accountability and growth, ensuring alignment with company values and delivering measurable results.

About the team: Walmart Connect (WMC) is a vital component of Walmart's growth strategy, operating a multi-billion-dollar retail media business that links brands with customers across digital and physical channels. The People Partner team delivers strategic and operational solutions in talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, performance enablement, and leadership coaching. This team collaborates closely with business leaders to support organizational change, enhance employee engagement, and drive data-informed decisions. Focused on fostering development and operational excellence, the team plays a key role in advancing Walmart Connect's mission to connect and serve customers effectively.

What you'll do...

• Partner with senior leaders to design and execute talent strategies aligned to business growth
• Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and high-impact development efforts
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards by providing guidance and training.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and implement people strategies aligned with business goals and organizational change initiatives.
• Analyze people and business data to inform decisions, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of information.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in human resource management and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong ability to analyze data and interpret reports to inform business decisions.
• Demonstrated skills in employee engagement and team development through coaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in driving compliance with federal, state, and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and communicate business plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Effective leadership in fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in dynamic business settings.

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.

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401: 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

• PHR or SPHR Human Resources Professional certification, Project Management Certification, Project management experience, Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 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.