Associate Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner
Job Description
As a member of the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team, you will work across all aspects of human resources including, but not limited to, associate relations, workforce planning, organizational development, talent acquisition and compensation. Working with associates at multiple levels, you will be a day-to-day point of contact for all inquiries, questions, and associate conversations. An A&F Co. HRBP is expected to prioritize the role of talent in achieving the company’s strategic priorities. Highly cross functional, the HRBP will work across partners within human resources, related business units, finance, legal and others.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Meet with the business - bubble up key themes of feedback/storylines/pulse to HRBP lead for their own touchpoints with the business.
- Provide guidance and coaching to associates at multiple levels of the organization. Coach, counsel, and guide supervisors regarding associate interactions.
- Partner with recruiting at various stages of the candidate lifecycle (job intakes, interviews, business correspondence, offers etc.).
- Assist in managing resourcing and staffing strategy through close partnership with HRBP lead and the business on turnover, transfers, retention, promotions and succession planning.
- Support organizational design and assist leaders through structural shifts, destination org work, business re-alignment & general org chart maintenance/architecture.
- Manage scheduling, coordination and training support for intern and full time Leadership Development programs.
- Input associate information into various HRIS systems (PeopleSoft) and analyze data, pull associate information to inform decisions.
- Assist in all aspects of the annual Performance Review and bi-annual Talent Review processes including updating talent tools, analyzing data, aggregating information, reporting and calibrating with leadership.
- Partner with compensation on job offers, internal promotions, and compensation actions needed.
- Stay highly curious and connected to the associate perspective, external trends in the industry and beyond as it relates to talent management, practices, policies; as well as our customer insights.
- Support the immigration team producing needed data and resources, while working to understand the immigration process.
- Assist in any other special project related to the function (roles and responsibilities, title exercises, remote work, etc.).
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
- 1+ years of HR experience preferred (or related experience with project and people management)
- Interest in the retail and/or tech industry is a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of internal and external customers
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of human resources management systems a plus
Our Company
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.
Our Values
Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
What You'll Get
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- 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 Caregiver Leave
- Paid time off & 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 & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- 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
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