Company Description

Job Description 

The APAC Stores Recruiter drives the recruiting & hiring strategy for the A&F Co. APAC store fleet. They play a unique role in driving business growth by ensuring our stores have the right people to maximize the success of our portfolio of brands. They are responsible for full life cycle recruiting for management talent in China, Hong Kong, and Japan stores. The recruiter develops targeted attraction strategies, delivers a best-in-class candidate experience, and leverages their expertise in talent evaluation to bring the highest caliber talent to our stores. The APAC Stores Recruiter supports part-time and seasonal staffing by developing and training store managers on how to maximize all recruiting tools. They leverage their natural curiosity to build a detailed understanding of the market both internally and externally and can drive innovative staffing solutions to deliver results in even the most challenging markets. They are authentically able to share our unique employee value proposition with candidates and build strong relationships with our store managers and leaders. They are highly independent and able to work with cross-functional partners to drive results. This person is uniquely 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 family of brands.

This position based out of our Home Office in Shanghai, supporting stores in China, Hong Kong, and Japan.

What Will You Be Doing? 

Lead APAC stores recruiting strategy for 50+ stores across the A&F Co. portfolio of brandsDevelop new and innovative localized attraction strategies that drive diverse, qualified talent to A&F brands in China, Hong Kong and Japan.Manage full lifecycle recruiting for management roles in APAC stores from open role to onboarding; prioritizing both quality and speedTrack hiring metrics and market insights and share with store management; leverage data to inform market strategy and process improvementIn growing markets, support new store openings by providing recruiting tools, insights and training to store managers to build their teamResearch & identify market specific staffing solutions and technologies; partner with RMs, DMs, store operations, finance, legal and procurement to pilot and deliver using a test and learn approachSupport store managers in recruiting part-time & seasonal talent by delivering coaching and training on how to maximize recruiting toolsCollaborate with store HRBPs, and legal teams to ensure high compliance with hiring nuances across countriesMaintain a constant understanding of the market's needs through strong relationships and alignment with RM, DMs and Store LeadersDevelop and execute to creative proactive recruiting strategies for high volume or challenging to fill marketsProvide a best-in-class candidate experienceCreate and deliver a market specific employer branding strategy leveraging social media, job boards and other branding platforms Required to travel up to 35% of the time, to attend local recruiting events, engage with key universities, provide store training, etc.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related experienceFluent in English, Mandarin, other languages are a plusStrong communication skills, both written and verbalEngaging personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change and ambiguityAbility to 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 working with 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 Proven leadership experience and ability to coach and train effectivelyPassion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch co. family of brandsExtreme curiosity & desire to learn Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadershipStrong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. 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.  

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 programAnnual 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 yearMerchandise 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 Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER