Human Resources Business Partner, Associate Specialist - A&F Co. Stores

OUR COMPANY
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of five global, renowned lifestyle brands: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. We reach customers across 120+ countries and strive to create inclusive, welcoming, omni-channel experiences for our global customers.

OUR VALUES
How do we do it? Every day, our associates show up and empower one another to stay curious and think big. As a team of relentless innovators, we aren’t afraid to dream boldly. We are accountable and aim to the highest caliber to understand, push boundaries and embrace change. We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day because we are in this together. Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone is a leader at A&F. 

Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking a talented Human Resourced Business Partner, Associate Specialist to join our Human Resources (Stores) team. The Associate Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the HR strategy is implemented within their assigned business area with a clear integration and support to overall business strategy.

What will you be doing?

• Manage HR partnership with the District Managers and operate as the critical business partner to the Store Managers to drive business performance
• Use key business metrics and a solid understanding of business operations to develop tailored solutions and innovation
• Responsible for associate relations, career development, performance management, retention and compliance management
• Develop and facilitate training
• Act as project manager for HR related initiatives
• Maintain and develop key relationships with cross functional business partners at the Global Home Office

What will you need to bring?

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of HR experience preferred (or related experience with managing people)
• Ability to confront tough issues while maintaining a calm and balanced perspective
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills in a training environment
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, investigative process with associate relations cases
• Ability to support and thrive with change
• Understanding of, or ability to learn, city, state and federal laws

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER