Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
As a Project Manager on the Absence Management team, you will lead and support the implementation, compliance, policy maintenance, and continuous improvement of Walmart's Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL) programs. You will partner across teams to ensure these programs operate efficiently, meet legal requirements, and deliver excellent associate experience. Additionally, this role will play a key part in leading and coordinating multiple cross-functional projects that enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment of Leave of Absence, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance and Accommodations programs.
About the team:
The Absence Management team leads the implementation and continuous improvement of Walmart's Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and operational efficiency. This team collaborates across functions to enhance Leave of Absence, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance and Accommodations programs through effective project management and vendor partnerships. Focused on policy maintenance and strategic alignment, the team supports a seamless associate experience while driving improvements in benefits administration and communication. Members apply strong skills in project management, policy analysis, and vendor management to deliver reliable and compliant absence solutions.
What you'll do:
Support design, interpretation, revision, and execution of PTO/PSL policies, ensuring compliance federal, state, and local requirements while supporting associate experience.
Serve as PTO/PSL subject matter expert, translating policy needs into business, technology, payroll, vendor, and operational requirements.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, identify risks, and implement changes.
Analyze data and trends to recommend improvements, simplify processes, support training and communications, and leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and program outcomes.
Demonstrate curiosity and forward-thinking problem solving by identifying how technology, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities can improve PTO/PSL administration while maintaining compliance and associate trust.
What you'll bring:
Minimum Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field OR 5 years of experience in benefits administration, project management, legal or related area · 2+ year of experience interpreting, administering, or supporting PTO, PSL, paid leave, or time-away policies in a large, multi-state organization. · Knowledge of federal and multi-state leave regulations (e.g., PFML, PSL, FMLA) · Ability to communicate complex policy or compliance requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications - 2+ years of experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional initiatives - Project Management or HR certification (PMP, PHR/SPHR) - Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday, GTA and SAP preferred) At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-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. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field OR 2 years' experience in human resources, group benefits management, group benefits administration, or relevant area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Supervising Associates
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
