Walmart in big new hiring blitz for store, HQ, supply chain roles
Walmart has set a tight deadline for its newest hiring push.
The retail giant and nation’s largest private employer plans to more than 50,000 U.S. employees in its first quarter. Walmart is looking to fill roles in its stores, clubs, campuses and supply chain facilities. With an aim of getting employees onboard faster, the company has reducing its frontline hiring process to 24 hours, and is focused on simplifying its “people” processes even further.
On Tuesday, Walmart said it plans to hire more than 5,000 technology associates globally during fiscal 2022 as it expands its global technology organization. The company is adding tech hubs in Toronto and Atlanta,
Walmart, which is competing for employees amid a still-tight labor market, noted that its average hourly rate is $16.40 an hour, with starting wage going up to $30 an hour in select roles and markets. Also, associates have access to a 401k on day one at the company with a dollar-for-dollar company match on contributions up to 6% after one year.
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The retailer also said that approximately 75% of its U.S. store, club and field management started their careers as hourly associates.