Robert Stewart
Senior People Partner (HR Site Director) @Walmart
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WORK HISTORY
Senior People Partner (HR Site Director) @Walmart
Pendergrass, GA, US
Strategic Context:Lead people strategy for a multi-site distribution network supporting hundreds of hourly and exempt associates. Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, talent development, succession management, engagement strategy, and organizational change while maintaining a union-free environment.Key AchievementsOrganizational Transformation & EngagementArchitected engagement turnaround that elevated scores from 58% to 79%(+21 pts,+36%), driving gains in safety, productivity, and retention. Developed a scalable action-planning framework adopted across 12+ distribution facilities and embedded into FY’25 business operations, shifting engagement from annual event to continuous discipline.Talent Development & Internal MobilityDrove a 1300% increase in hourly-to-exempt promotions by creating structured succession pipelines and leadership pathways, saving $400K+ in external recruiting costs. Designed a 12-month Leadership Development program yielding a 40% promotion rate—3x industry benchmark—and now adopted division-wide for ROI in leader readiness and retention.Talent Acquisition & Community PartnershipPioneered community-based hiring strategy via Walmart’s SparkGood platform, sourcing 75% of peak-season talent (300+ hires) at zero cost and reducing recruiting spend by $200K+. Earned “2025 Employer of Choice” recognition from Goodwill of North Georgia for community impact and employer brand excellence.HR Operations & ComplianceServe as trusted advisor on workforce planning, org design, and associate relations risk. Lead proactive union avoidance and compliance initiatives to sustain a union-free culture. Execute Home Office people priorities with data-driven local adaptation ensuring performance, compliance, and engagement alignment.
EDUCATION
Chattahoochee Technical College
Certified Logistics Technician
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Saint Leo University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Community College of the Air Force
Pesonnel Administration Certificate
Clayton State University
SHRM-SCP Certification Continuing Education Preparatory Certificate
Saint Leo University
Masters Business Administration MBA
ABOUT ROBERT STEWART
Senior HR leader with deep expertise supporting customer-centric, multi-site retail and high tech distribution operations. I partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with operational execution—driving engagement, leadership readiness, and workforce stability across fast-paced environments.I have led people initiatives that produced a 1300% increase in internal promotions and improved engagement from 58% to 79% by strengthening frontline leadership, embedding accountability, and translating engagement insights into actionable store and distribution-level outcomes.My background includes talent development, succession planning, employee relations, performance management, and compliance, with a strong focus on frontline leadership effectiveness and associate experience. I collaborate cross-functionally to ensure HR strategies support service excellence, retention, and operational consistency.Recognized for building strong leadership pipelines and coaching cultures, I help leaders navigate employee relations, investigations, and labor risk while fostering trust, inclusion, and accountability.I am passionate about creating retail organizations where engaged associates and strong leaders drive exceptional customer outcomes.
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