Stores Associate Recruiter / Recruiter - A&F Co. San Francisco / San Jose

Summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer operating a family of apparel and accessories brands. The Field Recruiter manages full lifecycle recruiting for store management roles, develops localized talent attraction strategies, builds candidate and leadership relationships, and uses data and insights to drive hiring success.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruiting for stores management roles from open role to onboarding
• Develop new and innovative localized attraction strategies that drive the best talent to your supported markets
• Partner closely with Regional & District Managers to understand the talent strategy in your market and proactively deliver talent to open and anticipated roles
• Network and build relationships with future talent
• Partner with Regional, District and Store managers to align on open roles and desired profiles
• Provide a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Summarize and present candidate feedback and hiring recommendations to District Managers
• Leverage data and innovation to drive results, share industry knowledge and customer insights to fine-tune the process
• Support Existing Stores & New Stores with continued training on Recruiting initiatives, tools, and processes
• Spend time in stores weekly training the team on recruiting initiatives, tools and processes, conducting interviews and supporting a variety of other recruiting activities
• Project manage and support ad hoc initiatives – employer branding, data & analytics, new store openings, etc
• Required to travel in-market and beyond, up to 35% of the time, to attend local recruiting events, engage with key universities, provide training to supported markets, etc

Skills

• * Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• * 1+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experience
• * Proven success in driving a talent acquisition strategy for the specific market
• * Strong networking skills through both digital and in-person interactions
• * Proven talent evaluation and selection skills
• * Ability to develop a localized talent acquisition strategy, supporting the candidate journey end to end
• * Engaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguity
• * A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
• * Successful track record in building and maintaining relationships
• * Proven ability to maintain a high volume of work with quality and speed
• * Extreme curiosity and desire to learn
• * Passion for recruitment technology and interest in driving future investments
• * Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
• * Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. family of brands
• * Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
• * Strong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• * 1+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experience
• * Proven success in driving a talent acquisition strategy for the specific market
• * Strong networking skills through both digital and in-person interactions
• * Proven talent evaluation and selection skills
• * Ability to develop a localized talent acquisition strategy, supporting the candidate journey end to end
• * Engaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguity
• * A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
• * Successful track record in building and maintaining relationships
• * Proven ability to maintain a high volume of work with quality and speed
• * Extreme curiosity and desire to learn
• * Passion for recruitment technology and interest in driving future investments
• * Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
• * Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. family of brands
• * Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
• * Strong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service

Benefits

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!