Sr. Manager, Learning & Dev.
About the Company
Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.
About the Job
The Senior Manager of Selection and Assessment within the Global Talent Management Team at Walmart will be responsible for leading and expanding the selection and assessment portfolio across our global markets with a special focus on our international markets. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong abilities in stakeholder collaboration, influence, data analysis, interpretation, and acumen.
The successful candidate will work with business and people leadership teams across the globe, with a particular focus on international markets, to develop predictive and effective selection and assessment processes. This includes designing and implementing robust selection tools, conducting validation studies, and ensuring that all assessment activities comply with legal standards and best practices.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement robust selection processes grounded in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology principles
This includes creating structured interviews, psychometric testing, and other assessment tools/batteries
Conduct validation studies to ensure the reliability and predictive validity of selection assessments
Utilize statistical methods to analyze assessment data and confirm that tools are effective predictors of job performance
Work closely with business leaders and external vendors to design and deliver effective selection processes and assessments
Ensure that these tools meet the specific needs of different markets while maintaining global standards
Implement selection processes that are predictive of candidate success and align with the strategic goals of the organization
Continuously improve these processes based on data-driven insights and business feedback
Engage with key stakeholders, including HR leaders, hiring managers, and external partners, to ensure the successful implementation and integration of assessment tools
Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of assessment tools and make informed recommendations for continuous improvement
Ensure all assessment activities comply with legal standards and adhere to best practices in talent management
Provide comprehensive training and educational support to HR teams and hiring managers on the effective use of assessment tools and techniques
Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field and 4 years of experience in selection and assessment or related work
OR 6 years of experience in selection and assessment or related work
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field and 4 years of experience
OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field and 6 years of experience in selection and assessment or related work
