Job Description 

Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking a talented Human Resourced Business Partner, Specialist to join our Human Resources (Stores) 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 their District Managers and associates.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

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 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. (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 program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• 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 Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• 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