Director, Global Payroll - Governance, Training & Communication at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years in audit, compliance, or risk-based functions
  • Deep expertise in assessing risk, testing of controls, and tracking remediation
  • Experience in change management and training initiatives
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in governance, compliance, and technology
  • Strong problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Using a risk-based approach, develop a roadmap of testing controls inclusive of mitigation plans with alignment from ERM SME owners based on risk and coordinate with Audit and Global Governance to strategically approach and plan reviews
  • Develop and implement impact analysis to drive change management strategies to minimize disruption and ensure a smooth transition during organizational changes
  • Develop and implement communication strategies to engage employees, customers, and stakeholders including newsletters, announcements, and other materials
  • Assess needs to design and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge, aligned with business objectives
  • Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational rigor
  • Architect and scale comprehensive governance policies, controls, and testing plans to support compliance related activities as well as strategies and execution for payroll related communication and training

Skills

Audit
Compliance
Risk Assessment
Controls Testing
Remediation Tracking
Change Management
Training Design
Communication Strategies
Leadership
Governance
Problem-Solving

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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