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Janine J. Johnson

Janine J. Johnson

Crowley,TX

Summary

People-first HR professional with a proven track record at Walmart in talent sourcing and workforce planning. Enhanced associate engagement and reduced turnover by integrating AI tools. Skilled in professional development, fostering accountability, and building diverse, high-performance teams.

Adept in employee relations, ADA accommodations, performance management, and talent acquisition. Trusted advisor to retail leaders, aligning people strategies with business outcomes. Committed to creating equitable opportunities and cultivating future talent through youth-focused initiatives, including the Summer High School Internship Program, and hiring at-risk youth through the Unlock Potential program, in partnership with community organizations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Market People Partner

Walmart (Sam's Club)
07.2021 - Current
  • Led the Summer High School Internship Program, partnering with Mayor Mattie Parker of Fort Worth, local school districts, and community-based organizations, recruiting and retaining the most interns across the organization year over year. Recruited 32 interns in FY25.
  • Launched the Unlock Potential initiative, successfully hiring and mentoring at-risk youth to promote career development and reduce justice system involvement.
  • Integrated AI-driven tools into daily HR operations to improve efficiency, enhance workforce insights, and streamline decision-making, while guiding and up-skilling the leadership team on practical applications to scale impact.
  • Championed associate engagement and retention strategies by implementing targeted programs that addresses team feedback, reduced turnover, and fostered a culture of connection and accountability across the market.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.

Market Human Resources Manager

Walmart (Supercenter)
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity within 10 facilities and 3,000 employees to reach business goals.
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues.
  • Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business through workforce planning.
  • Worked with managers and People Leaders to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Coordinated internal assignments, scheduling and communications to extend informational transparency and workforce management.

Academy Facilitator 1

Walmart
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Conducted training courses for management and support staff to enhance understanding of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Enhanced leadership abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking training to salaried members of management for six to eight weeks.
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct participants.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
  • Established and maintained rapport with other senior managers and participants to facilitate communication and academic progress.

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart (Neighborhood Market & Supercenter)
10.2007 - 02.2017
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals which would add value to the team while bringing a wealth of experience.
  • Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.

Clothing Specialist

Saks Fifth Avenue Inc.
02.2006 - 10.2007
  • Validated schematic designs working alongside Fashion Merchandisers and buyers.
  • Supervised end-to-end stock management, including examining incoming inventory, merchandising shelves and preventing shrinkage.
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Analyzed trends to developed innovative concepts through online research, magazines, competitive shopping and runway styles.

Corporate Trainer

Johnny Carino's Country Italian
05.2001 - 10.2007
  • Coordinated with engineers and corporate leadership to identify training and development opportunities to improve safety and optimize performance.
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes, to improve student learning.
  • Reviewed effectiveness of programs and proposed updates to maximize success.
  • Monitored employee progress to provide timely feedback to management along with additional training requirements.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
2025

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design And Merchandising

Wade College
Dallas, TX
2007

Skills

  • Analytical reasoning
  • Talent sourcing proficiency
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Leadership continuity planning
  • Effective change implementation
  • Digital skills instruction
  • Workforce performance optimization
  • Professional development facilitation
  • Microsoft Systems, Workday, Power Bi, Tableau, Teams, Co-Pilot, Gen AI

Certification


  • SHRM-CP -SHRM Certified Professional

Affiliations

Society For Human Resource Management- Member

North Texas SHRM- Member

Crowley Football Association- Board of Directors; Secretary

NextUp Texas- Member

Live & Lead- Member

Timeline

Market People Partner

Walmart (Sam's Club)
07.2021 - Current

Market Human Resources Manager

Walmart (Supercenter)
10.2019 - 07.2021

Academy Facilitator 1

Walmart
02.2017 - 09.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart (Neighborhood Market & Supercenter)
10.2007 - 02.2017

Clothing Specialist

Saks Fifth Avenue Inc.
02.2006 - 10.2007

Corporate Trainer

Johnny Carino's Country Italian
05.2001 - 10.2007

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design And Merchandising

Wade College

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership

Bellevue University

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