Sr. Manager, Human Resources - Field North (Canada)

This role will be Remote to our Toronto office - supporting Canadian Markets

Serves as a strategic partner to field leadership in executing the organization’s People Strategy, with a focus on driving business performance through proactive talent planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and change management. Anticipates future talent needs, influences people-related decisions at the GEO Market level and serves as a key connector across field and enterprise teams to deliver an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports both short- and long-term business objectives.

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• Act as a field-based integrator between Centers of Excellence (COEs) and the business, ensuring alignment and execution of enterprise talent initiatives.
• Lead enterprise change initiatives, drive process harmonization, and scale best practices across Foot Locker Inc geographies and brands.
• Deploy people strategies that strengthen our ability to select, develop and retain diverse talent.
• Build the capability of District Managers and Store Managers to ensure they are able to attract and retain talent.
• Support business continuity during crisis/emergency occurrences and team member well-being and experience.
• Furthers the Diversity Inclusion and Belonging strategy, principles, and pillars.
• In conjunction with Human Resources Director, manage change management and harmonization of processes across the region; and partner with the North America HR field team to ensure harmonization across all brands and geographies.
• In conjunction with senior field leadership, support succession planning and upskilling initiatives for District & Store Managers.
• Ensure state/provincial law compliance, efficiency of workflow, local market partnership with SMs and field.
• Leverage technology and data to yield insight to improve associate and customer experience.
• Strengthen talent capabilities, readiness and team effectiveness through coaching, development, and empowerment.
• In partnership with HR Leadership, guide and upskill HR Center of Excellence partners.
• Must be able to travel to the U.S. to attend critical strategic meetings to ensure alignment, collaboration and direct participation in shaping North American HR Strategy.
• Required to conduct regular travel within the Canadian market in partnership with field leaders to gain operational insight, enhance business acumen and drive strategic HR influence and leadership development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including multi-unit or field-based leadership responsibility with Knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, succession planning, employee relations and employee engagement.
• Skilled in leveraging HR analytics and technology to drive decision-making and business outcomes.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with fast-paced, multi-unit and geographically dispersed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field HR Experience.
• Certificate in HR is highly desired, CHRP, CHRL, HRCI or SHRM certification is preferred.
• HR leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or restaurant business.
• Experience in retail management influencing business leaders, preferred.

Key Competencies

• Organizational Awareness
• Decision Making/ Judgment
• Teamwork
• Information Management
• Proactivity
• Analytical Ability
• Communication

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and ID verification.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

The annual base salary range is CAD 100000 - CAD 110000 / year. 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 Discount
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups