Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
The Corporate Human Resources Business Partner supports leaders across Academy’s corporate functions by enabling effective people practices and fostering a culture of accountability, connection, and growth. This role is grounded in partnership—working closely with business leaders, cross-functional HR teams, and partners across the organization to deliver thoughtful, intentional support that aligns with business needs and enhances the team member experience. The HRBP uses people metrics, coaching, and collaboration to help leaders navigate performance, development, and engagement. The role contributes to strategic work through execution and influence, ensuring HR solutions are practical, consistent, and aligned with company values.Job Description:Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field of study, or equivalent years of related work experience required
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP or other HR certification preferred
Work Experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role
- Experience supporting corporate functions or multi-unit environments; retail or fast-paced growth environments a plus
- Exposure to or experience within an HR Center of Excellence (e.g., Talent, Compensation, L&D) is beneficial
- Demonstrated success in coaching leaders, resolving employee relations issues, and supporting talent processes across varying levels of leadership
- Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, employment law, and organizational dynamics
Skills
- Strong business awareness with the ability to connect people practices to operational needs
- Skilled in using people metrics and insights to inform decisions and guide conversations
- Builds trusted relationships and communicates with clarity and empathy
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities
- Understands performance management, talent development, and succession planning
- Familiarity with compensation practices and job architecture
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal presentation
- Strong planning and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities
- Promotes a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Works effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders across corporate functions to support people practices that align with business needs
- Provide coaching, feedback tools, and development support to help leaders build effective teams
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, calibrations, reviews, and accountability conversations
- Help identify talent gaps and development needs, and recommend practical solutions
- Use people metrics to identify trends and guide conversations with leaders
- Support enterprise-wide talent processes such as Talent Calibration, Succession Planning, and Executive Trainee Placement
- Promote continuous feedback and development practices across teams
- Support the employee lifecycle: onboarding, career development, promotions, and exits
- Analyze engagement survey data, facilitate results sharing and action planning, and maintain an ongoing pulse on progress
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners (e.g., Legal, Finance, Operations) to deliver consistent and effective HR solutions
- Consult with the Compensation team on salary structures, job profiles, and market trends for hourly and non-exempt roles
- Uphold company values and address conduct concerns with urgency and fairness
- Resolve team member relations issues in compliance with labor law and company policy
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- This is an in-office role, Monday–Friday, with regular presence required at the corporate headquarters
- Regular, reliable attendance is required
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
- Ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight trips
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
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What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN.
Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more.
Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
