District Manager, Human Resources

Jobtailor; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead HR strategy across multiple districts in a retail, multi-unit environment. You will partner with district leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance, while driving employee engagement and retention through data-informed initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have five years of HRBP/HR Generalist experience, a strong understanding of employment law, and certifications such as PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certifications preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy across multiple districts and ensure integration with business operations.
• Partner with district leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance.
• Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Utilize data insights to influence decisions and improve organizational performance.
• Manage employee relations proactively and coach leaders to foster a positive environment.
• Lead investigations and support leadership development and career growth.
• Oversee cross-functional HR projects and align with strategic goals.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Coaching leaders

Data analysis

Employee engagement

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR

SPHR

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

Job description

• Lead HR strategy across multiple districts, ensuring that people practices are seamlessly integrated into business operations.
• 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, leveraging 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.
• Play a key role in shaping leadership development and supporting career growth.
• Lead cross-functional HR projects and rollouts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable impact across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with District Managers, store leadership teams, and corporate HR partners to deliver exceptional HR support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• 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
• Experience in retail or multi-unit environments strongly preferred
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy, workforce planning, and talent management, with a strong focus on employee engagement and retention. Proven ability to leverage data insights for decision-making and to coach leaders in a retail or multi-unit environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HR Business Partner Experience
• Workforce Planning Expertise
• Talent Management Skills
• PHR Certification
• Data Analysis Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• HR Principles
• Employment Law Knowledge
• Succession Planning
• Employee Relations Management
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Data Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Coaching Ability
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• PHR
• SPHR
• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

• Retail Environment
• Multi-Unit Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Performance