Human Resources Manager (HR Business Partner)

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us. Apply today!

This hybrid position will be located at our New York office. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us. Apply today!

As a Human Resources Manager, we are looking for a candidate that will have a passion to innovate and grow people. In this role, you display and model behaviors that showcase that you care about people just as much as you care about the business. With every recommendation you make, you consider the impact on people. You make an impact on and drive value for those you work with.

The Human Resources Manager is inspired by diverse viewpoints and finds purpose in building community connectivity. You are a collaborative, forward-thinking, intellectually curious leader who is a culture and capability builder. You are equally adept at ideating and executing.

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Responsibilities

Business Acumen & HR Expertise

• Effectively communicates the impact of HR on business outcomes.
• Proactively collaborates with cross functional partners to accomplish individual and shared objectives.
• Seeks to understand the work/impact and goals of client groups to share and recommend best practices for improving team efficiency and ways of working.
• Deploy policies and programs for core HR processes such as talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations and talent management.

Relationship & Interpersonal

• Exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange information to influence and build consensus.
• Facilitates open communication between team members, encourages collaboration, and mediates conflicts constructively.
• Support engagement initiatives and cultural programs

Influencing & Consulting

• Ability to story tell “the why” using data and insight to influence leaders on HR talent routines, Change and Performance Management, and Engagement
• Coaches leaders on ER matters and leads complex and sensitive investigations in partnership with Labor Relations team and leadership.
• Partners with leaders to identify measures to action plan to foster productive and positive work environments and retain and engage employees.

Talent Planning & Risk Management

• Initiate talent discussions with leadership, utilizing org charts and data to support recommendations for talent and org design that align with strategic imperatives.
• Supports leaders by assessing current talent and gaps/capabilities.
• Collaborates with COE partners to share resources supporting the discussion with leaders including training, compensation evaluations, engagement survey themes, and performance management tools.

People Analytics

• Prepares and interprets reports on key workforce metrics (e.g., engagement, retention, diversity).
• Identifies patterns in workforce data to advise on staffing, succession planning, or retention strategies.
• Partners with managers to ensure data-driven decision-making in areas like performance management and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of HR experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Significant exposure to HRIS systems. Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Success Factors a plus
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HR data reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize; must have strong organization, time management, and follow-up skills
• Passion for delivering results through people
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of team members
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven track record of guiding leaders in attracting, identifying, developing, and retaining team members and helping teams reach their full potential
• The ability to translate strategy into action

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $85,000-$110,000, this range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups