Assistant Store Leader - Talent/Hiring

About This Role

This role involves leading the full-cycle recruitment process to identify and attract high-caliber candidates for a fast-growing retail company. You will focus on building diverse teams, anticipating staffing needs, and ensuring a positive candidate and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process to identify and attract high-caliber candidates
• Conduct professional interviews and develop standardized evaluation tools
• Manage a high-volume recruitment calendar, including interview coordination and logistics
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring candidates meet appearance and professionalism standards
• Serve as the primary liaison between hiring leaders and candidates, prioritizing open requisitions
• Partner with District Leaders and Field Recruiters to create actionable hiring plans and diverse talent pipelines
• Facilitate the transition from candidate to associate, ensuring a guest-first experience
• Master scheduling by balancing associate availability with business needs to maximize guest engagement
• Onboard and train team members through company programs covering skills, guest experience, product knowledge, and operational excellence
• Support training effectiveness by coaching team members, tracking completion, gathering feedback, and reinforcing expectations
• Maintain training resources by keeping materials and documentation current and aligned with best practices
• Cultivate a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs
• Model excellent service standards and coach associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in high-volume retail management or talent acquisition
• Demonstrated track record of building high-performing, diverse teams
• Deep understanding of store operations
• Relentless Guest First mentality and infectious energy
• Sharp eye for unique brand aesthetic and professional standards
• Expert-level ability to navigate complex scheduling
• Ability to translate staffing metrics and turnover data into actionable strategies

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in high-volume retail management or talent acquisition

Nice to Have

• Forward-thinking recruiter who continuously scouts for top-tier talent
• Ability to motivate and develop others, fostering personal and professional growth
• Comfort with high-stakes decision-making and ability to provide direct, constructive feedback
• "Think-outside-the-box" mindset for sourcing, interviewing, and retaining a passionate team