Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a People Team Senior People Partner. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to lead company-wide People projects and initiatives, and act as a trusted People Advisor to the Walton Enterprises (WEI) leaders, the Walton Family and their entity representatives.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:
a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement
About the Position
You’ll join a top-notch team and help deliver the company’s mission by supporting all WEI associates in their workplace experience, ensuring associates are engaged in their work and living the cultural behaviors, and that associates have the support needed to deliver their goals and objectives in an efficient and effective manner.
What you will do
You will design/develop and lead People Projects for the company and for the Walton Family entities, and act as a trusted advisor for Family members. You will support People systems and processes and serve associates at WEI and Walton Family Entities. You will be focused on supporting certain Walton Family members and their business entities.
Responsibilities
Design a continuous improvement loop for the associate experience, enhancing actual workplace experiences and ensure all associates have the opportunity to optimize their contributions
Engage the hearts and minds of associates to ensure a highly engaged workforce dedicated to our mission
Ensure all associates have created individual development plans in partnership with their supervisors contributing to our value of lifelong learning
Manage relationships with family members and their entity representatives as assigned. Ensure customers’ needs are met and survey to improve our level of support for them
Design and develop company-wide HR initiatives with playbooks/processes that may be replicated, customized and adopted by Walton Family Entities for their use (from hire to exit)
Partner with Walton Family Entities’ leaders to build talent strategy from design through implementation to advance the mission of the organizations
Leverage the WEI tools and resources (guiding principles, prototypes, etc.) to customize HR solutions for business entities
Design and recommend HR initiatives, new ways of operating for people processes to Executive leadership and influence leaders across the company to align with a culture of simplicity of operations and high-trust workplace. Ensure risks are known and prioritized and mitigate risk as new initiatives are launched
Design, develop, implement, measure, report and improve the WEI and Business Entity associate experience in collaboration with all leaders and stakeholders across the company to ensure top talent wants to stay and strive at the company. Implement needed changes to the associate experience based on the company’s strategies and associates’ needs. Measure exits to ensure we understand what we can do to retain top talent
Design, develop, implement, and measure approach to help shift WEI from the historic culture towards a high-trust, good-judgment culture with new management approaches, new measurements and new routines and experiences for leaders and associates to drive engagement and better results
Ensure associates feel valued and have a connection and sense of belonging to the company and the company’s mission. Ensure all connection experiences are positive and motivating (connection with leadership, connection with the Walton Family, connection with the culture and mission of the company, and connection with other associates)
Design, develop, implement, measure and report change management process, tools and experience across all people projects to support the company’s mission and strategic priorities, as well as the People Team’s strategic priorities
Build and refine people processes. Develop playbooks with standardized approaches for use in the different offices to drive efficiency and ensure consistent positive experiences for associates and customers
Develop, implement and ensure people policies and processes are legally supported and in compliance with laws at federal and state level
Apply decision making and risk management across all company projects and initiatives to ensure associate retention, engagement and efficiency in operations
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will be a strategic human resource leader with strong EQ, relationship development skills and have a successful HR operations management track record. The individual will have ability to earn trust and confidence, have high energy, intellectual capacity, strategic business acumen, and professional integrity. The ideal background will include
Qualifications required for your success
Minimum of 15 years of People/HR experience in leading projects from design and development through implementation, measurement and reporting
Policy leadership, design and implementation experience
Design and process engineering experience
Proficient in training facilitation and public speaking
Demonstrated budget management and fiscal responsibility
Proficient in use of HR systems MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Expertise in providing clear and effective communications, that are adaptive to the scenario/situation, to further enhance relationships with all levels of family and staff
Ability to analyze data and situations to provide effective and efficient solutions
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to family, clients, colleagues and consultants and exhibit humility, integrity and exercise sound judgment
Ability to operate at strategic level and be proficient in managing and administering systems and processes
Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement with a proven background of developing team members, enhancing processes, systems and platforms to increase operational efficiency
A passion to serve in a way that demonstrates respect and care for family and staff, exceeding expectations and having fun along the way!
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, credit check, drug screen and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccination exemptions as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief can be discussed at the time of an offer. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Benefits Information*
Compensation Range: $195,000-235,000
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
*This information is provided to comply with Colorado Law
About the People Department
The People Team provides a suite of services including recruiting, payroll processing, benefits administration, training, and development. The team serves as trusted advisors and oversees several initiatives including diversity, equity, and inclusion. The People Team is committed to creating an environment in which every associate thrives.
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of People/HR experience in leading projects from design and development through implementation, measurement and reporting
Policy leadership, design and implementation experience
Design and process engineering experience
Proficient in training facilitation and public speaking
Demonstrated budget management and fiscal responsibility
Proficient in use of HR systems MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word