Manager Stores Recruiting - EMEA & APAC (Germany Based)

Job Description:

The Manager of Stores Recruiting for EMEA + APAC drives the talent acquisition strategy for the A&F Co. portfolio of brands in region. The manager leverages their deep market knowledge, alignment with store leaders and data + insights to develop proactive regional strategies that meet the demands of the market. They balance leveraging global strategies, processes, tools and systems with identifying opportunities for regional and market specific deviations. They are uniquely skilled in strategic development, project management and process improvement. The manager maintains close alignment with the business on talent profiles and sets high expectations with the team around talent quality. This person is highly collaborative, partnering closely with recruiting leaders and peers, store leaders, stores operations, regional HR Business Partners and legal. They leverage their extreme curiosity to identify new and different sourcing and acquisition strategies and measure success through both qualitative and quantitative insights. In addition to overseeing the regional strategy, this person will also support some end to end recruiting in one of our growing international markets – Germany. The manager demonstrates strong leadership abilities by setting clear expectations and accountabilities, driving engagement and supporting a collaborative culture for their international field team. This leader has a passion for our brands, culture, people and is a champion for bringing diverse perspectives to our A&F family of brands.

This job is located in Germany and oversees recruiting strategies for Europe (excluding the UK), the Middle East and APAC.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Lead the stores recruiting strategy for EMEA + APAC (excluding UK) across the A&F Co. portfolio of brands.
• Partner closely with Regional Managers and Store Leaders to deeply understand existing and future needs of the region and successful talent profiles.
• Leverage insights from store leadership, people data and market intel to establish talent acquisition priorities for the region that will deliver high quality proactive talent pipelines. Effectively project manage regional priorities and identify + track success measures.
• Lead field recruiters to develop market specific strategies that respond to the nuances and needs of the business.
• Track hiring metrics to measure progress, identify areas of opportunity and share with HR & store leaders.
• Strategically identify moments where global tools, systems and processes should deviate to better support the nuances of a specific market. Gain alignment from HR and store leadership and update accordingly.
• Develop training strategies that support store management in recruiting part time and seasonal talent. Create materials & tools to be leveraged in both digital and in-person trainings.
• Partner with recruiters and the business to identify travel opportunities across the field team. Estimate budget, gain approval and effectively manage expense.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and legal teams to build and maintain awareness of employment regulations and nuances. Establish processes that drive compliance and accountability.
• Develop in-person and digital sourcing and attraction strategies that deliver high quality talent to open roles. Partner with Employer Branding team to develop needed assets accordingly.
• Partner closely with TA leadership, procurement and finance to onboard external partners + platforms that support the regional TA strategy.
• Build expertise in A&F’s recruiting technologies, managing all international updates, requirements and enhancements.
• Manage end to end recruiting process for select open roles in Germany from sourcing through onboarding.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, store management or related experience
• English fluency, required
• Deep expertise and proven results in Talent Acquisition for the European market, specifically in stores/field, fashion retail preferred
• Experience leading and managing a team with a broad scope. Proven success in setting clear expectations, coaching and driving accountability.
• Excellent leadership skills including clear communication, ability to motivate, recognize success, provide feedback, and cultivate a highly engaged team.
• Ability to create structure and process and hold teams and broader cross functional partners accountable.
• Proven ability to develop, manage and track high-level strategies from conception to completion.
• Ability to influence cross functional partners and leaders through relationship building, curiosity and leveraging data + insights.
• Experience with end to end talent acquisition from attraction to hire. Proven success in high volume recruiting.
• Proficiency in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems and other recruiting technologies and platforms. Curiosity to leverage all aspects of technology to improve candidate experience and recruiter efficiency.
• Independently able to manage multiple projects with speed and quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Champion a culture of belonging that values diversity in all its forms.

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:  

• Annual companywide review process 
• Life and disability insurance 
• Associate assistance program 
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• 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! 

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.