HR District Manager

Fleet Farm•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

Fleet Farm is seeking a strategic, field-focused HR leader to serve as the senior Human Resources partner for an assigned district. This role is responsible for translating enterprise people strategy into strong, consistent execution across multiple stores and distribution centers. As a player–coach, you will lead a team of HR Generalists while serving as a trusted advisor to District and Regional Operations leaders. This role requires strong judgment, executive presence, and deep expertise in employee relations, talent development, and workforce strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including field HR leadership
Proven experience leading in a multi-site environment
Deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and HR policy administration
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR risk management

Nice To Haves

Retail, distribution, or hospitality industry experience
Experience partnering closely with Legal and executive-level field leadership

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–5 HR Generalists supporting stores across the district
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for field HR execution
Provide guidance on case management, investigations, and leader support
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and processes
Drive district-level recruitment planning in partnership with Talent Acquisition and field leadership
Anticipate hiring needs based on turnover, seasonality, growth, and business priorities
Partner with General Managers and District leaders to proactively address workforce planning and talent risks
Monitor recruiting effectiveness and adjust strategies to meet business needs
Serve as the escalation point for complex, high-risk, or high-sensitivity employee relations matters
Lead or oversee investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, and ethics concerns
Ensure investigations are conducted promptly, consistently, and in compliance with policy and employment law
Partner with Legal and senior HR leadership on sensitive outcomes and risk mitigation strategies
Interpret and apply HR policies across diverse field scenarios
Identify policy gaps or inconsistencies and provide feedback to HR leadership
Support change management efforts related to new or updated HR policies
Lead execution of district-level talent initiatives, including manager coaching, 360-feedback processes, succession planning, and talent reviews
Assess bench strength and leadership readiness in partnership with field leaders
Coach leaders through performance management, development planning, and corrective action conversations
Serve as a trusted HR advisor to District and Regional Operations leaders
Translate enterprise HR initiatives into actionable field execution plans
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations based on field trends and employee feedback