(USA) Director, Talent Acquisition -AI, Product and Design

Reference: R-2687630Posted: 2026-10-28Location: SUNNYVALE, CA, United States; BENTONVILLE, ARSalary: $143000 - $286000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary:The (USA) Director, Talent Acquisition for AI, Product and Design leads strategic workforce planning by aligning hiring initiatives with business priorities and market realities. This role partners with executive leadership to anticipate capability needs, develop multi-horizon talent strategies, and drive operational excellence in recruitment processes. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering team development. The Director ensures a high-performing talent acquisition function that supports organizational growth and transformation. This position demands strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to influence key stakeholders while continuously improving hiring quality and efficiency. About the team: The Walmart Global Talent Acquisition team hires over 20,000 home office associates annually, connecting exceptional talent with opportunities across Product & AI, Retail, Corporate Functions, Growth, and Technology. Beyond filling roles, the team serves as strategic advisors, delivering data-driven insights and partnering with business leaders to align hiring with priorities. Focused on quality talent and a seamless candidate experience, the team leverages technology and market intelligence to operate efficiently. This group plays a vital role in building teams that innovate, serve millions of customers daily, and shape the future of retail through thoughtful talent strategies and operational excellence. What you'll do:Develop and execute multi-horizon talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and product roadmaps.Advise leadership on workforce planning, skill mix, and capability sequencing using labor market data and business insights.Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, establishing clear performance standards and growth paths.Utilize data-driven approaches to forecast hiring needs, assess pipeline health, and optimize recruitment outcomes.Drive operational improvements by streamlining workflows, implementing tools, and piloting innovative hiring practices.Partner with executives to align talent strategies with organizational goals and resource constraints.Monitor and address capability gaps to support business transformation and growth initiatives.What you'll bring:Proven experience in strategic talent leadership, including developing multi-horizon hiring strategies aligned with business priorities and technology roadmaps.Strong ability to integrate labor market data with business strategy to advise on skill mix, capability sequencing, and workforce planning.Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured talent development paths.Expertise in data-driven decision making, using metrics to assess hiring feasibility, quality, and performance improvements.Skilled in driving operational excellence by implementing process improvements and technology solutions to enhance hiring velocity and quality.Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex talent data into actionable business insights. 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. Sunnyvale, California US-11658: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-30011: 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