Senior Director, Learning And Development

2 days ago

Bentonville, United States Walmart Full time

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Talent Management within the Global Talent & Learning (GTL) CoE, the Senior Director of Assessment will be accountable for developing and driving a multi-year, global enterprise-wide assessment strategy that is aligned with the Global People and enterprise objectives. This leader will be tasked with transforming Walmart’s assessment strategy which covers our frontline through Campus executive populations, with the aim of leveraging objective insights to drive a high-performance culture and to strengthen leadership bench across the organization. Specifically, this leader will be responsible for connecting our skills-based philosophy and practices across our selection and development assessment solutions and expanding assessment usage into new businesses and markets. Additionally, they will be responsible for driving data analytic research which yields end-to-end insights on key talent across the organization and identifying new approaches to high potential measurement for key roles across the company. This individual will collaborate closely with GTL leadership, Chief People Officers and their teams, Product and Technology, as well as the business to align strategies .


This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.


Key Responsibilities:


The Senior Director of Assessment is expected to:

  • Be responsible and accountable for designing an integrated assessment strategy across our business segments, delivering initiatives that help to reinforce a high-performing culture and to build strong leadership bench across the organization
  • Be a thought partner to segment CPOs and their teams on how assessments can help in solving most pressing business and talent challenges; be accountable for driving talent KPIs across the organization, including retention, customer/member NPS, and other facility metrics
  • Lead a team of SMEs to support a skills-first workstream, particularly in the areas of job profiling (analysis), and measuring and validating skills
  • Serve as thought leader, and present externally on how Walmart is measuring skills to create opportunities for our associates
  • Continue driving research and narrative on the ROI and impact of assessments across the enterprise
  • Partner closely with the Chief Talent Officer, Chief People Officers, and their teams to prepare for EC Talent Reviews, Board Meetings, and other executive forums where key talent data (assessment) is discussed
  • Lead a team to help in expanding assessments to International markets where assessment is currently not being used
  • Work closely with Legal to protect the company from risk
  • Partner with other leaders on Talent Management team to help administer 360 surveys and other developmental assessments as follow-up actions from Talent Reviews


The Person:


The Senior Director of Assessment will possess:

  • Fifteen+ years of experience in an Assessment and/or Talent Management role, designing and delivering solutions for first-time leaders through executive levels, preferably within a complex, global environment
  • Strategic talent acumen as it relates to driving high performance, and identifying and accelerating employee growth
  • Strong communication and influence skills with proven ability to persuade skeptical stakeholders
  • Very strong analytical and research background with deep knowledge of statistical models and tools (e.g., Python, R); ability to connect data insights to recommendations/solutions
  • A proven track record of successfully working as a business partner with a senior management team, building trusting and effective relationships with leaders across the enterprise
  • Experience managing and developing a team, implementing programs that attract and develop talent and organizational capabilities
  • Demonstrate commitment to advancing a culture of belonging


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.


Company Overview


Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we are reinventing the shopping experience and our Associates are at the heart of it. Our strategy is to make every day easier for busy families, operate with discipline, sharpen our culture, and make trust a competitive advantage. Each week, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves approximately 260 million customers who visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites under 46 banners in 24 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611.3 billion across our three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club, Walmart employs over 2.3 million associates worldwide.


This is a place where personal and professional growth happens. As Senior Director for Leadership Development, you will work as a team, grow as a team, leveraging your natural curiosity and inventive problem-solving talents to anticipate the needs of our Associates and customers. In turn, we give you access to the tools and support you need to be the best version of you. This is that place. This is Walmart.


Benefits & Perks

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.


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.com/Health


Equal Opportunity Employer

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, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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