Director, Workforce Planning

Walmart

Director of Workforce Planning leading complex projects in workforce analytics and strategic planning at Sam's Club. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce management and operational efficiency.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning, data analysis, and business intelligence to develop strategic workforce solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive talent development initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

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Workforce PlanningData AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceTalent DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementStatistical MethodsBusiness AnalyticsWorkforce Evaluation AnalyticsImprovement Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipContinuous ImprovementThought Leadership

Industry Keywords

Human Capital ManagementOperational PlanningCapability Gap AnalysisRecruitmentSuccession Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute complex workforce planning projects, converting requirements into actionable business intelligence and analytical solutions
Develop and evaluate workforce analytics, standards, and improvement strategies aligned with enterprise objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to validate workforce plans and enhance forecasting accuracy for operational planning
Oversee project execution, resource allocation, and progress monitoring to ensure timely achievement of milestones
Analyze business objectives and customer needs to develop and implement strategic workforce plans
Drive talent development initiatives, including capability gap analysis, recruitment, and succession planning
Foster strong partnerships and communicate project status with key stakeholders and teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Extensive experience in workforce planning, business strategy development, and human capital management
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with measurable outcomes
Strong expertise in data analysis, statistical methods, and business intelligence to drive strategic workforce solutions
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing workforce evaluation analytics and improvement strategies
Skilled in talent strategy, workforce development, and succession planning to build and maintain a high-performing workforce
Thought leadership with a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
Live Better U is a company 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