HR District Manager

Human Resources LeaderFleet 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, IARequirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience7+ years of progressive HR experience, including field HR leadershipProven experience leading in a multi-site environmentDeep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and HR policy administrationStrong knowledge of employment law and HR risk managementWhy You'll Love Working at Fleet Farm:Be part of a growing, purpose-driven companyLead high-performing teams with autonomy and impactCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for career growth and advancementA culture rooted in community, integrity, and hard workReady 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.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.