Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner - North America Stores (CA)

Job Description 

Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking a talented Human Resources Business Partner, Specialist to join our Human Resources (Field) team. The 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.  This role will support a portion of our North America Stores and Asset Protection Teams, including their District Managers and associates.  

This job is located in California, USA. 

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Manage HR partnership with the Stores and Asset Protection 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, case work, talent management, 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 Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 3+ 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 and the ability to communicate confidently with leaders at all levels
• High standards and attention to detail
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, investigative process with associate relations cases
• Engaging and optimistic personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change
• Understanding of, or ability to learn, city, state, and federal laws

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 program 
• Annual 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, Headspace 
• Paid 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! 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER