(USA) Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Reference: R-2513797Posted: 2026-07-22Location: SUNNYVALE, CA, United StatesSalary: $117000 - $234000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition leads strategic workforce planning and talent sourcing initiatives to meet evolving business needs. This role manages multiple projects, aligns recruiting strategies with organizational goals, and partners cross-functionally to optimize talent pipelines. Utilizing data-driven insights and advanced sourcing techniques, the position drives continuous improvement in hiring processes and candidate experience. The role also coaches and develops team members, fosters strong stakeholder relationships, and ensures effective communication to deliver high-impact talent solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.About the team:The Walmart Global Tech Talent Acquisition team drives strategic technology hiring across multiple U.S. business units, supporting growth in engineering, data, product, and infrastructure. Acting as strategic talent advisors, the team collaborates with senior leaders on workforce planning, skill segmentation, and hiring velocity. Utilizing market intelligence, data insights, and structured assessments, they enhance hiring quality and build long-term capabilities. The team manages complex, high-volume technical recruitment while influencing organizational design and business outcomes. Their efforts accelerate business transformation, strengthen technical expertise, and establish sustainable hiring models that support Walmart’s innovation and growth.What you'll do...Lead and manage multiple talent acquisition projects, aligning priorities with business strategies and stakeholder needs.Develop and execute proactive recruiting strategies, including advanced sourcing techniques and multichannel candidate engagement.Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate talent requirements and design effective workforce planning solutions.Utilize data analytics and digital tools to inform decision-making and optimize recruiting processes.Coach and mentor team members on talent assessment, negotiation, and candidate experience best practices.Monitor project progress, communicate updates, and implement continuous improvements to enhance outcomes.Foster strong relationships with business leaders to influence hiring strategies and address talent gaps.What you'll bring:Proven expertise in talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and talent pipelining within complex organizational environments.Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple projects and agile workstreams to deliver results aligned with business objectives.Ability to analyze data and business metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimize recruiting processes.Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.Experience coaching and developing teams to enhance performance and talent assessment capabilities.Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and advanced sourcing techniques to attract and retain top talent.Adaptability to evolving business needs and commitment to operational excellence.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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 3 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.Option 2: 5 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area.1 year's supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Professional in Human Resources certificationHuman Resources - Professional HR (PHR) CERTIFICATION - CertificationPrimary Location...809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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.SummaryThe Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition leads strategic workforce planning and talent sourcing initiatives to meet evolving business needs. This role manages multiple projects, aligns recruiting strategies with organizational goals, and partners cross-functionally to optimize talent pipelines. Utilizing data-driven insights and advanced sourcing techniques, the position drives continuous improvement in hiring processes and candidate experience. The role also coaches and develops team members, fosters strong stakeholder relationships, and ensures effective communication to deliver high-impact talent solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. About the team: The Walmart Global Tech Talent Acquisition team drives strategic technology hiring across multiple U.S. business units, supporting growth in engineering, data, product, and infrastructure. Acting as strategic talent advisors, the team collaborates with senior leaders on workforce planning, skill segmentation, and hiring velocity. Utilizing market intelligence, data insights, and structured assessments, they enhance hiring quality and build long-term capabilities. The team manages complex, high-volume technical recruitment while influencing organizational design and business outcomes. Their efforts accelerate business transformation, strengthen technical expertise, and establish sustainable hiring models that support Walmart’s innovation and growth.Preferred qualifications[]