Manager II/Global Business Services/Payroll
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
This is a place where personal and professional growth happens. A place where careers do not equate to fast burnout or self-serving advancement. In turn, we give you access to the tools and support you need to be the best version of you. This is that place. This is Walmart. As a Manager II, Global Business Services - Payroll Services, you will be part of many payroll related projects. Your responsibility to the success of each project goes beyond day-to-day tasks. These projects involve relationship building, working knowledge of payroll operations, and accomplishing milestones based on project milestones. This role requires partnership with payroll SMEs, business partners, and vendor partners to accomplish your tasks. In addition, you will use creative and critical thinking skills to ensure your portion of the project is well designed and avoids any impact to associate's payroll because the software is changing. This is a project manager position located in Bentonville, AR. This position is not remote-work eligible.
You will make an impact by...
- Managing the strategy and processes for area of responsibility by partnering with senior leadership to develop the overall strategy; aligning team strategies with the department strategy; evaluating existing processes and identifying areas for improvement; developing processes to drive consistency; developing process strategies to create efficiencies and cost savings in the supplier and contract administration process; overseeing the execution of risk-based strategies; ensuring compliance with set procedures and controls; evaluating outcomes against projected costs and agreements; identifying trends in outcomes and developing processes and training to address them; and ensuring visibility to and training on new processes.
- Managing the financial performance of assigned business areas by analyzing financial data; comparing data to third-party information, budgets, or actual results; researching and reviewing associates' research of financial information; discussing business impact of information in data and other information to the profit and loss within accounting rules; ensuring audits are managed for timelines and accuracy; and facilitating the relationship between the team and internal customers and external specialists.
- Managing the execution of standard processes and controls by providing guidance and expertise on company policies and procedures related to financial controls and systems controls; establishing governance for the department on month-end closings and balance sheet accounts; ensuring account balances are recorded and monitored; ensuring proper controls are present in new and existing financial functions; enhancing and ensuring reporting transparency of company financial systems; overseeing adherence to compliance controls; evaluating current practices on a continuous basis; reviewing and evaluating financial statements to identify unusual account variances; and communicating financial metrics and fluctuations to senior leadership.
- Managing the implementation of complex initiatives and process improvements in area of responsibility by communicating action plans to the team; leading teams through process changes; communicating the business case to key stakeholders; translating strategy into actionable plans; identifying and communicating areas of opportunity to senior leadership; and managing and allocating resources and budget for the department.
- Assisting multiple cross-functional teams to deliver key business objectives by leveraging cross-functional relationships to align strategic objectives to achieve business goals; providing leadership and direction to cross-functional internal and external teams to allocate and align resources, clarify priorities, and drive deliverables in alignment with corporate goals, objectives, and timelines; providing leadership to prevent or resolve conflicts, mitigate business impact, and position the business to achieve strategic objectives; providing updates to the organization; and eliminating obstacles to ensure key deliverables are met in a timely manner.
You will sweep us off our feet if...
- Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
- Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.
Benefits & Perks
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. Butyou'llquickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us andyou'lldiscover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one,you'llbe empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
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Live our Values
Culture Champion
- Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.
Servant Leadership
- Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Embrace Change
Curiosity & Courage
- Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Digital Transformation & Change
- Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
Deliver for the Customer
Customer Focus
- Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Strategic Thinking
- Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.
Focus on our Associates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
Collaboration & Influence
- Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Talent Management
- Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
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 Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related field and 2 years' experience in accounting, finance,
payroll, information systems, or related area OR 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, payroll, information systems, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Change Management, Leading a cross-functional team, Supervisory, Using advanced functionality of Microsoft Office
Primary Location...
805 SE MOBERLY LN, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America