Company Description

Job Description 

The Field Recruiter is responsible for full life cycle recruiting for A&F Co.'s portfolio of brands in central North America. 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 out of Chicago, supporting Midwest America Stores.

 

What Will You Be Doing? 

Manage full lifecycle recruiting for management roles in the Midwest of North America stores from open role to onboardingDevelop new and innovative localized attraction strategies that drive talent to A&F, specific to supported marketsPartner with Regional, District and Store managers to align on open roles and desired profileDevelop proactive pipeline and sourcing strategies to deliver the right talent, at the right timeNetwork and build relationships with future talentProvide a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment processSummarize and present candidate feedback and hiring recommendations to District ManagersLeverage data and innovation to drive results, share industry knowledge and customer insights to fine-tune the processSupport Midwest Existing Stores & New Stores with continued training on Recruiting initiatives, tools, and processes.Project manage and support ad hoc initiatives – employer branding, data & analytics, new store openings, etc.Required to travel, 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 experience1+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experienceEngaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguityStrong networking skills through a variety of platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, in person, email, etc.)A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brandSuccessful track record in building and maintaining relationshipsProven ability to maintain a high volume of work with quality and speedExtreme curiosity and desire to learnPassion for recruitment technology and interest in driving future investmentsProven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settingsPassion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch co. family of brandsStrong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadershipStrong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service

Our Company  

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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. 

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

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 program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual 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, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) 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! 

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This role is located in Chicago, Illinois.. 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 $90,000 - $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.