Senior Manager, People Partner - AI Acceleration, Product & Design
Walmart
Position Summary...In this strategic People Partner role, you will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive people strategies that enable innovation, growth, and a high-performance culture. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of AI and product design at Walmart, supporting a diverse, world-class team of designers and product leaders.
About the Team:
Our People team operates at the intersection of talent, technology, and transformation, partnering closely with senior leaders to deliver forward-thinking HR solutions. We’re passionate about building a high-performing environment where every associate can thrive and contribute to Walmart’s AI and product innovation journey. In this role, you’ll directly influence team effectiveness, talent strategy, and the associate experience, helping Walmart lead in the digital age.What you'll do...Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and execute people strategies that drive innovation, growth, and a culture of excellence.Define and implement HR strategies that support the unique needs of AI acceleration, product, and design functions.Advise on organizational change initiatives, offering expertise on the people implications of business strategies.Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities to associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and belonging.Ensure consistent execution of HR practices, policies, and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Leverage data analysis and reporting to guide decision-making, measure progress, and identify areas for improvement. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in a senior-level HR, People Partner, or Business Partner role supporting technology, product, or design teams.Strong ability to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals, especially in fast-paced, innovative environments.Expertise in organizational change management and advising senior leaders through transformation.Demonstrated success in coaching, talent development, and building high-performing, inclusive teams.Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, create actionable insights, and influence decision-making.Deep understanding of HR compliance, policies, and best practices, particularly within large, matrixed organizations.Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to drive cross-functional collaboration and positive change. 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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About the Team:
Our People team operates at the intersection of talent, technology, and transformation, partnering closely with senior leaders to deliver forward-thinking HR solutions. We’re passionate about building a high-performing environment where every associate can thrive and contribute to Walmart’s AI and product innovation journey. In this role, you’ll directly influence team effectiveness, talent strategy, and the associate experience, helping Walmart lead in the digital age.What you'll do...Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and execute people strategies that drive innovation, growth, and a culture of excellence.Define and implement HR strategies that support the unique needs of AI acceleration, product, and design functions.Advise on organizational change initiatives, offering expertise on the people implications of business strategies.Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities to associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and belonging.Ensure consistent execution of HR practices, policies, and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Leverage data analysis and reporting to guide decision-making, measure progress, and identify areas for improvement. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in a senior-level HR, People Partner, or Business Partner role supporting technology, product, or design teams.Strong ability to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals, especially in fast-paced, innovative environments.Expertise in organizational change management and advising senior leaders through transformation.Demonstrated success in coaching, talent development, and building high-performing, inclusive teams.Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, create actionable insights, and influence decision-making.Deep understanding of HR compliance, policies, and best practices, particularly within large, matrixed organizations.Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to drive cross-functional collaboration and positive change. 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
PHR or SPHR Human Resources Professional certification, Project Management Certification, Project management experience, Supervisory experiencePrimary Location...806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.
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