Human Resources Generalist (HR Business Partner-FIELD) EAST

Foot Locker is a leading athletic footwear and apparel retailer, and they are seeking an HR Generalist to serve as a frontline partner for HR support. This role involves executing core HR programs, managing HR responsibilities independently, and supporting the EAST region with various HR initiatives and teammate lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as additional point of contact for Teammate and manager HR inquiries
• Provide clear guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Exercise discretion and judgment in resolving issues independently or escalating appropriately
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
• Conduct regular store visits to assess culture, engagement and leadership effectiveness while identifying trends to drive the business
• Execute the operational cadence of performance management processes
• Track reviews, improvement plans, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate logistics for calibration sessions and performance discussions
• Partner with HR leadership to ensure consistency and policy alignment
• Conduct regular store visits to assess culture, engagement and leadership effectiveness to drive the business
• Own day-to-day HRIS data updates, audits, and record accuracy
• Maintain Teammate lifecycle transactions including onboarding, transfers, and exits
• Prepare routine HR reports including headcount, turnover, and demographic data
• Ensure data integrity and readiness
• Partner with HR Managers on investigations
• Recommends preventative actions, training, or policy clarifications based on identified trends
• Apply HR policies consistently and flag potential gaps
• Maintain working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Support recruiting and talent planning activities including job descriptions and requisitions
• Assist with workforce planning data, and reporting
• Support HR initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Track action items and follow through to completion

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-4 years of progressive HR experience (Generalist or Coordinator level)
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems (Peoplesoft), PowerBI, UKG and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of employment law and HR fundamentals
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus