Human Resources Manager (HR Business Partner-Field WEST)

Foot Locker•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager supports Foot Locker’s WEST Region and is responsible for supporting 10 districts within the Stores operational structure. The candidate must be based in Los Angeles, with monthly market travel required based on business needs. The role partners directly with district and store leaders on their end-to-end businesses, including talent, culture, and capability. It applies HR strategies to support business goals, teammate development, engagement, and retention in the retail industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
7–10 years of relevant experience.
Solid understanding of employment law and policy administration.
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
Proficiency in HRIS, including PeopleSoft, Power BI, UKG, and other relevant software tools.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
Strong business acumen and systemic thinking.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Administer performance evaluation processes, promote fair and consistent reviews, and partner with the Talent COE to influence future processes.
Work with managers on performance improvement plans and provide guidance on performance-related matters.
Serve as the primary HR advisor to regional and district leadership, influencing decisions on talent, structure, and organizational effectiveness.
Implement and influence training and development programs, oversee onboarding, and provide ongoing coaching.
Lead succession planning with district leadership, anticipate talent needs, and address capability gaps.
Use coaching, assessment, and observation to develop and position talent for future leadership success.
Address teammate concerns, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive work environment.
Partner with Labor and Employee Relations on investigations to reduce employee-related issues and enhance teammate culture.
Promote adoption of recruitment processes and best practices to meet district staffing needs, including support for unique and hard-to-fill roles.
Support talent attraction and selection with the TA strategy and department, including job descriptions, interviews, candidate fit assessments, and data-driven selection methods.
Lead workforce transformation initiatives involving new roles, labor models, and productivity changes.
Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with applicable labor laws and regulations, and advise managers on legal and ethical employment practices.
Drive consistent and equitable deployment of compensation and benefits programs, and engage proactively on market analyses, regulatory responses, policy changes, salary structures, benefits packages, and incentive plans.
Use HR metrics and data analysis to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Generate reports and provide insights on HR KPIs, workforce analytics, and cultural dynamics to influence positive change.