Director, Compensation

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Director, Executive Compensation is responsible for supporting the overall direction of the strategy, design, governance, administration, and communication of compensation programs for Walmart's officer population. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and partners closely with People Partners, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop compensation programs that support the company's talent strategy and business objectives. A key responsibility of this role is supporting the Compensation and Management Development Committee (CMDC) of the Board of Directors. This role combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and strong executive presence to deliver compensation solutions that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. About the team: The Executive Compensation team is a high-impact group responsible for the strategy, design, governance, and administration of compensation programs for Walmart's officer population. We partner closely with senior leadership, People Partners, Legal, Finance, and external consultants to develop and deliver market-competitive, performance-driven compensation solutions that support the attraction, retention, and motivation of key talent. Through thoughtful analysis and strategic partnership, the team helps ensure compensation programs align with business objectives, talent strategy, and long-term company success. What you'll do: Prepare presentation materials for committee meetings, including gathering relevant data, analyzing information, and creating comprehensive materials that effectively communicate key points to the committee members. Development of executive offers and handling of sensitive data, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of all compensation-related information, while providing insights and recommendations to support decisions. Conducting external research, staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes. Collaborate with our third-party consultant to ensure alignment and consistency in compensation strategies and programs. Partner with senior leaders at Walmart, providing guidance on compensation matters, participating in strategic discussions, and contributing to the development of long-term compensation strategies. What you'll bring: A successful Director of Executive Compensation combines deep expertise in executive pay with strong business acumen, analytical skills, and executive presence. This leader develops and administers executive compensation programs, provides market-informed recommendations, and supports compensation governance and Board processes. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing complex, sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. They build trusted relationships across HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and influence decisions through data-driven insights. Experience working with executive leadership teams and/or Boards of Directors is strongly preferred. 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 . 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 : Stock Minimum Qualifications... Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and 5 years’ experience in human resources, operations, finance, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in human resources, operations, finance, or relevant area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications... Certified Compensation Professional, Human Resources certification, Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, Project management, including financial analysis and market research Primary Location... 806 Excellence Dr, 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. 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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people. #J-18808-Ljbffr