Job Description
A&F Co. Assistant/Associate recruiter contributes to recruiting & hiring strategy for A&F Co.’s Global Home Office. They play a unique role in contributing to business growth by ensuring our teams have the right people to maximize the success of our portfolio of brands. They are responsible for full life cycle recruiting from open role through new hire experience for roles spanning a broad range of skills and departments. The recruiter develops targeted attraction strategies, delivers a best-in-class candidate experience, and leverages their skills in talent evaluation to bring the highest caliber talent to our teams. They leverage their natural curiosity to build a detailed understanding of the roles and can drive innovative staffing solutions to deliver results for even the most challenging roles. They are authentically able to share our unique employee value proposition with candidates and build strong relationships with internal and external partners. They are highly independent and able to work with cross-functional partners to drive results. This person is curious or skilled in all aspects of recruiting, including data, systems & processes, talent evaluation, training, employer branding, and candidate experience. This person has a passion for our brands, culture, and people and is a champion for bringing diverse perspectives to our A&F Co. family of brands.
This role is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio
What Will You Be Doing?
Contribute to talent acquisition strategy at A&F Co.Manage full life-cycle recruiting process from open role through new hire on-boardingDevelop new and innovative attraction strategies that drive diverse, qualified talent to A&F Co.’s brandsTrack hiring metrics and market insights and share with A&F leadership; leverage data to inform market strategy and process improvementBuild a deep understanding of the ideal talent profile through strong relationships and alignment with Hiring Managers & HR Business PartnerDevelop proactive pipeline and sourcing strategies to deliver quality talent with speedCollaborate with cross functional HR teams to create offersContribute to employer branding strategy leveraging social media, job boards and other branding platforms Leverage advanced and creative sourcing techniques to discover top talent within complex searchesUnderstand and maximize use of recruiting technologies to drive efficiency and deliver top quality talentProvide a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment processSummarize and present candidate feedback and hiring recommendations to HRBP’s and business leadersProject manage and support ad hoc initiatives – employer branding, data & analytics, vendor management etc.
What Do You Need To Bring?
Bachelor’s Degree or related experienceStrong communication skills, both written and verbalEngaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguityAbility to work independently, multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and drive resultsProven ability to maintain a high volume of work with quality and speedOutstanding talent evaluation skills with proven successComfort in analyzing data, drawing conclusions and leveraging insights to develop innovative strategiesA collaborative approach to partnering with and gaining buy-in from cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brandSuccessful track record in building and maintaining relationshipsPassion for recruitment technology, advertising and staffing solutions with ability to execute a test and learn approach to new investments Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch co. family of brandsExtreme curiosity & desire to learn Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadershipChampion a culture of belonging that values diversity in all its forms
Our Company
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.
Our Values
Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
What You'll Get
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 is committed to providing simple, 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 program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearOnsite fitness centerMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Additional InformationABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER