Director Market Human Resources

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Academy Sports + Outdoors is one of the leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailers in the United States. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our Mission is to provide fun for all through solid assortments, value, and experience. As an experienced HR leader, the Director Market HR will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our store’s talent. This role will oversee a team of District HR Managers and provide advice, coaching, and counseling to our field teams. This role acts as a trusted advisor, helping to fulfill business objectives through strategic human capital. The Director Market HR impacts talent, culture, change management, coaching, and performance management through daily collaboration and partnership.

Job Description:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Retail Management, or a similar field of study, or equivalent years of related work experience in lieu of a degree is required.

Work Experiences:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in Human Resources with progressively responsible management roles
• 5+ years leading teams
• Experience in the retail sector with multi-unit experience, preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification, preferred
• Workday experience, preferred
• Experience with multi-state responsibilities, preferred
• Experience in fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous environments

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and maintains rapport with people of diverse backgrounds and various professional levels
• Collaborative personality who can gain alignment and consensus with key stakeholders on complex challenges across multiple departments
• Strong communication skill set (verbal and written) with the ability to influence others by presenting logical arguments tailored to the audience.
• Approachable and team-oriented with a genuine desire to assist others
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership skills to inspire, lead, and manage a team
• Ability to remain organized, meet critical deadlines, and pay attention to details
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide analysis on performance metrics.
• Passion for process enhancements and continuous improvement
• Flexibility and adaptability to pivot responsibilities and priorities as business needs change
• Manage a high-performing team of driven team members
• Strong Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:           

• Oversee all HR aspects of assigned market territories and a team of District HR Managers
• Focus on integrating HR into all aspects of business operations
• Lead talent management processes, annual performance processes, and employee engagement processes within assigned market territories
• Focus on staffing, retention, compliance, and team member satisfaction within assigned market territories
• Conduct employee relations investigations
• Impact compensation decisions
• Participate in recruitment and talent acquisition decisions
• Anticipate HR needs within the assigned market, making recommendations and developing plans

Align Performance for Success

• Translate HR strategic priorities into operational realities
• Align accountabilities to ensure that priorities yield measurable and sustainable results
• Stay connected with relevant market and industry trends to foster new and better initiatives
• Analyze trends and metrics to align business strategies
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing HR strategies

Build Strategic Work Relationships

• Act as a strategic business partner for all HR-related needs
• Work closely with field leaders and Corporate Business Partners (COE’s) to reach decisions
• Seek feedback from field leaders to gain clarity on opportunities within areas of accountability
• Clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas in a compelling way

Coach and Develop Others

• Set clear performance expectations while inspiring the team to meet and exceed expectations
• Establish a fun, authentic, and dynamic team culture
• Create a team environment that encourages accountability, high standards, and innovation
• Lead the team to e