(USA) People Manager - NSO

Walmart; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, and?

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) including sick, to

Live Better U education benefit

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart seeks a People Manager to lead talent management initiatives, develop succession plans, and drive workforce strategies in the United States. You will analyze talent data, support development programs, and ensure policy compliance while fostering engagement and high performance.

The role partners with leadership to enhance recruiting, scheduling, and talent reviews, delivering data-driven decisions and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related area required.
• Supervisory or HR experience at least 1 year for alternative paths.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage talent pipelines by assessing skills, developing succession plans, and implementing talent programs to meet business needs.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in talent management and scheduling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute People strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain qualified associates.
• Oversee talent review activities including performance calibration and development initiatives.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to support associate growth and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies while promoting integrity and accountability.

Skills

Talent pipelines

Succession planning

Talent development

Workforce analytics

Recruiting strategy

Leadership

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Associate’s degree + 1 year HR exp

2 years supervisory HR experience

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Role summary:
The (USA) People Manager - NSO leads talent management initiatives by developing succession plans, overseeing recruitment strategies, and driving workforce management to meet business objectives. This role analyzes talent data to identify trends and gaps, supports mentorship and development programs, and collaborates with stakeholders to execute effective people strategies. The manager ensures compliance with policies, fosters associate engagement, and promotes continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. By guiding teams and leveraging technology, this position enhances associate retention and performance while aligning with Walmart’s mission and values.
About the team:
The People Manager team partners strategically to attract, develop, and retain talent aligned with business goals. This team leads recruiting, workforce planning, and succession initiatives while collaborating with leaders to implement effective people strategies. They oversee scheduling and staffing, ensuring consistent application of programs and policies. By leveraging data and workforce insights, the team identifies opportunities to enhance processes and the associate experience. Focused on operational excellence, they drive talent management and workforce planning practices that support organizational success and foster a motivated, high-performing workforce.
What you’ll do:

• Manage talent pipelines by assessing skills, developing succession plans, and implementing talent programs to meet business needs.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in talent management and scheduling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute People strategies, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Lead recruitment efforts by planning and delivering strategies to attract and retain qualified associates.
• Oversee talent review activities, including performance calibration and development initiatives.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to support associate growth and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies while promoting integrity and accountability across teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing talent pipelines, succession planning, and implementing talent development programs.
• Strong ability to analyze workforce data and identify trends to support business needs and improve processes.
• Expertise in talent acquisition strategy, including recruiting, interviewing, and negotiating to attract and retain qualified candidates.
• Demonstrated leadership in workforce management, scheduling, and talent review activities to enhance associate retention and performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Commitment to upholding company policies, ethics, and integrity while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• 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 $64,000.00 - $96,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

Minimum Qualifications…

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related area.
Option 2: Associate’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and 1 year’s supervisory or human resource experience.
Option 3: 2 years’ supervisory or human resource experience.

Preferred Qualifications…

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related area and 1 year’s supervisory or human resource experience., Management experience in human resources., PHR or SPHR Human Resources Professional certification, Project management experience

Primary Location…

4910 EXECUTIVE CT S STE D, BLDG 203 FREDERICK, MD 21703-7489, 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.