District Manager Human Resources - New Orleans, LA

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Slidell, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a District Manager in Human Resources, you’ll lead HR strategy across multiple districts, ensuring that people practices are seamlessly integrated into business operations. You’ll partner with district leadership to provide expert guidance on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance, while driving initiatives that strengthen team member engagement and retention. Your role will focus on creating innovative solutions to complex HR challenges, leveraging data insights to influence decisions and improve organizational performance. You’ll manage employee relations with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, conducting thorough investigations and coaching leaders to foster a positive work environment. From succession planning to performance assessments, you’ll play a key role in shaping leadership development and supporting career growth. Additionally, you’ll lead cross-functional HR projects and rollouts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable impact across the organization. You’ll collaborate closely with District Managers, store leadership teams, and corporate HR partners to deliver exceptional HR support. Your relationships will span across multiple business units, giving you the opportunity to influence leaders and advocate for team member success. Together, you’ll create a culture that prioritizes development, accountability, and operational excellence. Expect to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where partnership and communication are key. You’ll also engage with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other HR specialists to implement strategies that attract and retain top talent while maintaining compliance and consistency across districts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required
Minimum of five years’ experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist
Advanced knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law
Proven ability to coach leaders and influence organizational outcomes
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Expertise in workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to analyze data trends and translate insights into actionable strategies
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Experience in retail or multi-unit environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead HR strategy across multiple districts.
Partner with district leadership to provide expert guidance on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance.
Drive initiatives that strengthen team member engagement and retention.
Create innovative solutions to complex HR challenges.
Leverage data insights to influence decisions and improve organizational performance.
Manage employee relations with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Conduct thorough investigations and coach leaders to foster a positive work environment.
Shape leadership development and support career growth through succession planning and performance assessments.
Lead cross-functional HR projects and rollouts.
Ensure alignment with strategic goals and deliver measurable impact across the organization.
Collaborate with District Managers, store leadership teams, and corporate HR partners.
Influence leaders and advocate for team member success.
Engage with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and other HR specialists to implement strategies.
Attract and retain top talent while maintaining compliance and consistency across districts.