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DICK'S Sporting Goods · 8 hours ago

VP of Human Resources - Stores

Coraopolis, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

DICK’S Sporting Goods is the largest omni-channel sporting goods retailer in the U.S., operating over 800 stores across multiple banners. The Vice President of Human Resources – Stores will lead the people strategy for the retail footprint, driving transformation and enhancing teammate experiences across the organization.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of enterprise-level HR strategies that directly support the growth and operational excellence of DICK’S Sporting Goods’ expansive retail footprint across multiple banners

Use workforce and business analytics to uncover trends, identify risks, and surface opportunities

Build and sustain scalable frameworks for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, compensation, benefits, and retention

Prioritize capability-building and learning strategies that address current needs and anticipate future demands

Partner closely with senior leadership to ensure HR initiatives fuel growth, elevate teammate experience, and reinforce our brand’s commitment to athletes and communities

Oversee the design, execution, and continuous improvement of HR programs and policies that support a high-performance culture and ensure compliance across a complex, multi-jurisdictional retail landscape

Drive workforce planning and labor model optimization to ensure stores are staffed effectively and efficiently

Lead the people strategy for major organizational changes—including store openings, closures, and transformation initiatives—ensuring HR is a proactive partner in change management and innovation

Represent HR on cross-functional teams to ensure programs are scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s values and operational priorities

Serve as a strategic advisor to the EVP of Stores and other senior leaders, providing expert guidance on organizational design, change management, employee relations, and leadership development

Navigate complex HR issues with sound judgment and business acumen, including performance management, behavioral concerns, and policy interpretation

Coach and develop HR teams to ensure consistent practices and elevate leadership capability across the Stores organization

Act as a cultural ambassador, reinforcing company values and fostering engagement across all levels of the retail workforce

Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across a large and geographically diverse store network

Oversee employee relations investigations, audits, and policy rollouts to mitigate risk and ensure consistent, defensible practices

Monitor and report on key HR metrics, using data to identify risks and measure program effectiveness

Partner with Legal and Risk teams to proactively address compliance issues and minimize liability, ensuring the Stores organization operates with integrity and accountability

Qualification

HR strategy developmentWorkforce analyticsOrganizational designTalent acquisitionEmployee engagementPerformance managementChange managementTrusted advisorTeammate advocateData-driven decision makingBusiness acumenCultural ambassadorTeam leadership

Required

15+ Years of experience in Human Resources business partner leadership

Experience leading teams across the United States; supporting a diverse workforce ranging from frontline teammates to executive leadership teams

Spearheaded the development and execution of enterprise-wide HR strategies in support of a dispersed nation-wide workforce while driving measurable improvements in workforce performance and operational efficiency

Led cross-functional teams through large-scale transformation initiatives, including building openings, and labor model redesigns, resulting in optimized staffing and enhanced teammate experience

Partnered with senior leadership to implement talent acquisition and succession planning frameworks that accelerated leadership pipeline development and reduced time-to-fill for critical roles

Directed performance management and employee engagement programs that improved retention and boosted productivity across geographically dispersed teams

Leveraged workforce analytics and market insights to inform strategic decisions, mitigate risk, and align HR initiatives with business growth and profitability goals

Road Warrior - Willingness to visit stores throughout the United States on a regular basis (estimated to be at over 70%)

Teammate Advocate - Anticipates and solves for teammates' needs and experiences with a people-first mindset

Data Driver - Identifies trends, generates insights, and determines solutions that promote objective decision making

Change Champion - Drives organizational change with clarity and conviction

Business Enthusiast - Advances a business-first agenda by building a deep understanding of strategies, challenges, priorities, and operations

Talent Architect - Designs and drives integrated talent strategies that align structure, roles, rewards, and capabilities with the business vision

Trusted Advisor - Builds trust and credibility to influence without authority

Paradox Navigator - Thrives in complex situations and guides others towards solutions that embrace both/and perspectives

Team Leadership - Coaches and empowers HR professionals to deliver consistent, high-impact support across the Stores organization