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District Manager Human Resources - Arkansas-March 2024
Little Rock
Mar 29, 2026
About District Manager Human Resources - Arkansas

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

  Job Description:

  Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

  PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

  Work Experiences:

  At least five years of HRBP or HR Generalist experience

  Advanced knowledge and application of Human Resources principles, practices and employment law

  Demonstrated experience in coaching leaders on driving performance and development

  Human Resources experience in a retail and multi-unit environment preferred

  Experience leading people preferred

  Skills:

  Professional demeanor and presentation

  Strategic Thinking

  Data trending and analysis with story telling

  Advanced business acumen

  Facilitates strategy sessions with business partners

  Develops and facilitates presentations to business partner audiences

  Ability to work in a collaborative environment

  Excellent organizational skills

  Strong internal customer service orientation; team member advocate

  Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with, and influence, field leadership

  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral presentation

  A true belief in and practice of positive team member relations in all aspects of the business

  Responsibilities:

  Oversee and guide all HR responsibilities for multiple districts with a focus on integrating HR in to all aspects of business operations.

  Acts as strategic business partner to District Managers for all HR related needs.

  Consults with front line management to provide day-to-day HR guidance (e.g., coaching, separations, career development, and disciplinary actions).

  Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.

  Influences and monitors the district level workforce planning and execution. Partners with Talent Acquisition to implement staffing strategies and resolve staffing challenges.

  Analyzes trends and metrics with a focus on improved compliance and creative solutions.

  Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

  Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

  Supports salaried hiring decisions and succession planning.

  Conducts talent and performance assessments, as well as recommends necessary development based on trends and findings.

  Supports and monitors HR transactions with the business and internal business partners.

  Identifies and creates long term initiatives that are aligned with the strategic agenda

  Influences and supports the Talent Management agenda with business partners

  Advocates the use of feedback mechanisms and utilizes trends and suggestions to influence business decisions with business partners

  Proactively coaches and counsels

  Promotes and educates others regarding the link between HR and business partner and the business

  Maintains status as expert for progressive HR practices and key trends ensuring alignment with business partners and understanding impact

  Leads projects and/or HR initiatives/roll outs that require cross-functional expertise

  Focuses business leaders on the behavioral development of their teams

  Ensures fair, urgent dismissal of behaviors that jeopardize the brand

  Timely resolution of team member relations issues – complaint with labor law and company policy

  Compensation consultation related to exempt level roles

  Develop a thorough understanding of and follow Academy’s policies, procedures and safety rules

  Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

  Physical Requirements & Attendance

  Frequent local and overnight travel if partnered with Store, occasional travel if partnered with Corporate or DC

  Embraces flexible scheduling as needed to support business (early morning, nights, evenings, weekends and holidays)

  Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

  Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing

  Full time

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. ​

  Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

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