Stores Associate Recruiter / Recruiter

Job Description:

The Field Recruiter is responsible for full life cycle recruiting for A&F Co.'s portfolio of brands. The Recruiter is focused on delivering high quality management talent to stores in their region through developing targeted attraction strategies, delivering a best-in-class candidate experience, and developing an expertise in talent evaluation. The field recruiter has a natural curiosity and leverages data and insights to drive hiring success. They are authentically able to share our unique employee value proposition with candidates and build strong relationships with our store managers and leaders. This person has a passion for our brands, culture, people and is a champion for bringing different perspectives to our A&F family of brands.  

This position is remote, based in San Francisco or San Jose, primarily supporting SF and occasionally nearby states in the Northwest US.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• 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. 

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• 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 & Perks  

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• 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! 

This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $71,000 - $95,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.