Director, Workforce Planning

Position Summary...

The Director, Workforce Planning leads complex projects to develop and implement workforce analytics, evaluation strategies, and improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise goals. This role oversees data integration, forecasting accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize workforce management. The director drives strategic business planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement while fostering continuous learning and operational excellence. By guiding teams and engaging stakeholders, this position ensures effective execution of workforce planning programs that support organizational objectives and promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and sustained business success.

What you'll do...

About the team: The Seller Support and Risk Operations team empowers sellers to succeed on Walmart Marketplace by delivering strategic workforce planning and data-driven solutions. This team leads complex projects, leveraging business intelligence, statistical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize workforce management and operational efficiency. Members develop and implement actionable strategies aligned with enterprise goals, ensuring accurate forecasting and continuous improvement. The team fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence, driving impactful results that support both sellers and Walmart’s broader business objectives.

What you'll do:

• Lead and execute complex workforce planning projects, converting requirements into actionable business intelligence and analytical solutions.
• Develop and implement workforce analytics, evaluation strategies, and improvement plans aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to validate workforce data, forecast accurately, and support annual operational planning.
• Oversee project execution, resource allocation, and progress monitoring while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Drive talent development initiatives including capability gap analysis, recruitment support, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Foster strong partnerships and communicate project outcomes to stakeholders to support business goals and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in workforce planning and management, with proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong expertise in data analysis, statistical methods, and business intelligence to drive strategic workforce solutions.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing workforce analytics, evaluation metrics, and improvement strategies aligned with enterprise goals.
• Proficiency in project management, including resource allocation, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to develop business strategies by analyzing costs, forecasts, and operational processes to optimize workforce effectiveness.
• Skilled in mentoring, talent development, and succession planning to build high-performing teams.

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 :

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and 5 years’ experience in data management, business analytics, statistics, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in data analysis, statistics, computer science, or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Retail Operations

Masters: Analytics, Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

1601 SE 10th St, 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.