Director, Talent Acquisition – Executive Recruiting

Walmart

Walmart executive recruiting director leading VP+ searches and senior talent pipelines. Partnering with business leaders to shape executive hiring for the world’s largest retailer.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading executive searches, building talent pipelines, and managing relationships with senior stakeholders. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Search LeadershipTalent Pipeline DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementAI-Enabled Recruitment ToolsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionExecutive RecruitingSearch Strategy DevelopmentCandidate AssessmentConfidential Search Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingJudgment and DiscretionCollaborative MindsetCommercial Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsRecruitment Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional in Human Resources CertificationMaster's Degree in Business or Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesExecutive Search FirmIn-House RecruitingSuccession Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end Officer (VP+) executive searches
Partner with hiring leaders to develop search strategies and deliver hiring outcomes
Identify, engage, assess, and build relationships with senior external talent
Balance internal succession opportunities with external market talent
Partner with Principal Executive Sourcers and Project Managers on search execution and candidate experiences
Coach candidates throughout the executive hiring process
Build evergreen executive talent pipelines
Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and search execution
Share best practices and contribute to the OTAS team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area and 5 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area; or 7 years' experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or related area
3 years' supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience leading complex executive searches within an in-house executive recruiting team or executive search firm
Ability to independently manage multiple executive searches with pace, quality, and attention to detail
Strong executive relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Experience developing external executive pipelines and engaging passive talent
Excellent judgment and discretion managing confidential searches
Commercial curiosity and ability to understand business strategy and leadership needs
Experience leveraging AI and technology to improve execution
Collaborative, growth-oriented mindset
Master's degree in Business or Human Resources preferred
Professional in Human Resources certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible Live Better U programs