Director, HR - Central Job Location(s) US Position Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Job ID 2025-63061 Category Human Resources Overview

Directs and manages the coordination of Human Resource services and initiatives within the Customer Experience and Sales business to provide a customer-focused and high-performance culture. Serves and operates as a senior generalist, strategic business partner, consultant, and coach. Leads the innovation of Human Resources best practices within the field, focusing on synergy and collaboration across North America. Leads a team of HR Managers and is responsible for furthering their HR expertise, leadership, and career development.

 

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Responsibilities Operates as a Human Resources business partner consulting leaders to identify gaps, build HR strategies and processes to achieve business priorities.Partner with salary planning to ensure all staff headcount follows budgets/trends.Collaborate with senior leadership in supporting the organization’s long-term goals; identify ways to support these goals through performance management and people analytics.Collaborates, strategizes, and participates with Talent Acquisition, and field Leaders to acquire and retain top talent. Ensures talent assessment process is consistent, creating equal opportunity for all team members and talent elevation.Acts as liaison with the HR COE teams to coordinate the development of programs, systems, and processes that increase employee engagement, performance, retention, and development.Manages and coaches a team of field HRMs in support of their functional responsibilities within their assigned business areas as well as their professional development.Identify key performance indicators for the human resource functions; assesses success and market competitiveness based on these metrics and other people analytics.Furthers the Diversity Inclusion and Belonging strategy, principles, and pillars. Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; and or applicable experience with a minimum of 7 years of relevant Human Resources, Business administration, or a related field experience.Proven history in a senior-level HR leadership role.Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective HR policies and procedures.Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, provincial and local employment laws, and regulations.Proven ability to make judgment calls and sound, ethical decisions displaying a heightened level of responsibility, confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.Ability to assess sensitive and complex employee relations issues in a confidential, objective, and systematic manner.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing a high-performing HR team.Proficiency in analyzing HR metrics and utilizing data to inform decision-making.SHRM/ HRCI/ other HR certification is a plus.Ability to define and execute HR strategies in support of business strategies.Ability to effectively work with a diverse workforce at varying levels in the organization.Experience with fast-paced, multi-unit and geographically dispersed environments.Experience managing teams and influencing without authority.Demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Strong HR leadership experience in retail, hospitality or restaurant business.2+ years with Executive Level exposure and support.Corporate and field HR experience. Benefits

The annual base salary range is $120000 - $140000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below:

 

Foot Locker Benefits:

Employee DiscountPaid Time OffMedical | Dental | Vision Coverage401(k) | Roth 401(k)Stock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountOpportunities for AdvancementTuition Reimbursement for Qualified CoursesStrong Company CultureEmployee Resource Groups Connect With Foot Locker Not ready to apply? Connect with Foot Locker for periodic updates about our stores, brands and career opportunities!