Manager, Human Resources (Sprouts Support Office)

Sprouts Farmers Market; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation accrual plan

15% employee discount

401(K) Retirement savings plan with a

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

DailyPay

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Manager, Human Resources who serves as a strategic HR business partner to Store Support Office leadership. This role translates business strategy into people solutions that build leadership effectiveness, strengthen talent pipelines, support workforce planning, and position the organization to execute current and future business objectives.

You will hire top talent, shape culture, develop leaders, guide employee relations, and drive change management and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years as professional HR experience, ideally in corporate retail.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and policy development.
• Experience managing high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Shape culture through employee experience, recognition, and leadership accountability.
• Guide complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and other HR centers of excellence.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Leadership development

Talent management

Change management

Employee relations

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or business

Job description

The Manager, Human Resources serves as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner to Store Support Office leadership. This role helps leaders achieve business objectives through effective talent and organizational strategies. The role translates business strategy into people solutions that build leadership effectiveness, strengthen talent pipelines, support workforce planning, and position the organization to execute current and future business objectives.

Overview Of Responsibilities:

HIRE SPROUTIES

• Raise the bar on talent by partnering with leadership and Talent Acquisition to select and intentionally place top talent with the right role, leader, and team.
• Use business priorities and workforce trends to anticipate hiring needs and recommend proactive talent solutions.
• Challenge leaders to maintain high talent standards by making disciplined talent decisions, addressing performance gaps, and holding underperforming talent accountable.
• Drive strong succession planning by building workforce plans and talent pipelines that balance internal movement, external hiring, and development of high-potential talent.

SHAPE OUR CULTURE

• Shape a strong, values-led culture by advising leaders on decisions and behaviors that strengthen team member experience, leadership accountability, recognition, trust, and Sprouts leadership expectations.
• Use business insight, workforce trends and organizational health data to identify culture risks, diagnose root causes, and drive practical actions that improve loyalty, retention, and engagement.
• Guide complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, balanced risk assessment, and a focus on fairness, consistency, and trust.
• Lead the people side of business change by aligning leaders, preparing teams for transition, and helping the organization adopt new ways of working with care and minimal disruption.

DEVELOP TALENT

• Create a culture of continuous growth by holding leaders accountable for regular talent conversations, meaningful feedback, and development actions that increase readiness and performance.
• Drive intentional development by coaching leaders to build focused IDPs based on performance, potential, readiness, and our leadership competencies.
• Strengthen leadership capability by advising leaders on team effectiveness, change leadership, talent management practices, and development experiences that improve performance and engagement.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and other HR Centers of Excellence to use talent and workforce insights that improve retention, readiness, internal mobility, and leadership effectiveness.

REWARD & PERFORM

• Consult on organizational design, team structures, role clarity, spans of control, and workforce deployment to align resources with business priorities and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure leaders apply employment laws, company policies, and HR practices consistently while enabling practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Drive performance discipline by helping leaders set clear expectations, use consistent routines, address performance gaps, and make timely, well-documented decisions.
• Partner with Total Rewards on competitive, fair, and performance-driven programs that support retention, profitability, and business outcomes.
• Use workforce analytics and simplified HR operating practices to identify risk, improve productivity, and drive effective action planning.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years as professional a high performing human resource professional experience (corporate retail experience desired)
• Bachelor's degree in HR or business-related field (equivalent work experience & SHRM certified considered)
• In depth knowledge of HR principles and practices and knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements desired
• Effective conflict resolution skills, professional transparency, decision making and sound business acumen
• Applicable experiences in innovative ER approaches, risk management and policy development, interpretation, and application
• Exhibits excellent judgement and interpersonal skills
• Experience effectively managing high performing teams
• Ability to engage and influence results across multiple levels of the organization
• Strong influencing skills - ability to build relationships, navigate the organization to effectively execute cross-functional initiatives

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts:

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) Create Spaces For Connection, Support, And Growth. Every Team Member Is Welcome To Join One Or More Of Our Five Groups

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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