HR District Manager

Mills Fleet Farm e-Commerce Enterprises, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Fleet Farm e-Commerce Enterprises, LLC in the United States seeks a strategic HR leader to serve as the senior HR partner for an assigned district, translating enterprise people strategy into field execution across stores and distribution centers.

As a player–coach, you will lead a team of HR Generalists, advise District and Regional Operations leaders, and drive employee relations, talent development, and workforce strategy with strong judgment and executive presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience including field leadership
• Proven multi-site leadership experience
• Deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and HR policy administration
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR risk management

Responsibilities

• Lead Field HR Team: coach and develop HR Generalists across multiple sites
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and field leadership on workforce planning
• Manage employee relations and risk, escalate complex matters
• Ensure HR policy compliance and consistency across districts
• Drive talent and leadership development including succession planning and reviews
• Advise field leadership on employee and organizational issues
• Translate enterprise HR strategies into effective field execution using data insights

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Talent development

Workforce planning

Policy administration

Investigations

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Ankeny
3875 SE Delaware Ave
Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Field HR Team: Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Generalists while establishing clear expectations, priorities, and standards for field HR execution.
• Partner on Workforce Planning: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and field leadership to anticipate hiring needs, address talent risks, and develop proactive recruiting strategies based on business needs.
• Manage Employee Relations & Risk: Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters and oversee sensitive investigations, partnering with Legal and senior HR leadership as needed.
• Ensure HR Compliance & Consistency: Interpret and apply HR policies consistently across the district, identify gaps, and support implementation of new or updated HR practices.
• Drive Talent & Leadership Development: Lead district talent initiatives including succession planning, talent reviews, 360 feedback, leadership development, and performance management.
• Advise Field Leadership: Serve as a trusted HR advisor to District and Regional leaders, providing coaching and guidance on employee, talent, and organizational matters.
• Translate Strategy into Action: Turn enterprise HR strategies into effective field execution while leveraging workforce data and employee insights to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations.

Location:

May be based in any one of the following Fleet Farm locations: Ankeny, IA, Carver, MN, Cedar Falls, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Hastings, MN, Lakeville, MN, Mankato, MN, Mason City, IA, Owatonna, MN, Rapid City, SD, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, SD, Waukee, IA

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

Why You’ll Love Working at Fleet Farm:

• Be part of a growing, purpose-driven company
• Lead high-performing teams with autonomy and impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A culture rooted in community, integrity, and hard work

Ready to Drive Success?

Join Fleet Farm and lead with purpose, passion, and performance.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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