Strategic HR Leader for Multi-District Retail

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX is seeking a District Manager in Human Resources to lead HR strategy across multiple districts, shaping workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance while aligning with business goals.

You will drive employee engagement, manage employee relations, succession planning, and cross-functional HR projects, partnering with district managers and store leadership to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy across multiple districts, integrating people practices into operations.
• Partner with district leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen team engagement and retention.
• Manage employee relations with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.
• Lead cross-functional HR projects and rollouts with measurable impact across the organization.

Skills

Human Resources, Employee Relations, &

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX is seeking a District Manager in Human Resources to lead HR strategy across multiple districts, shaping workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compliance while aligning with business goals.

You will drive employee engagement, manage employee relations, succession planning, and cross-functional HR projects, partnering with district managers and store leadership to deliver measurable impact.