The Merchant Recruiter is the rue21 Brand Ambassador for buying and planning talent. Through networking and innovative techniques, you'll build a pool of active and passive candidates. We're looking for edgy, inclusive, and fun buying and planning candidates - see what YOU can do at rue!

•    You’re the boss! Take ownership of the full-cycle recruitment process for buying and planning positions. 

•    It’s all about who you know! Effectively identify candidates by using proven and innovative resources.

•    Showtime! Conduct brand right interviews that incorporate behavior-based questions and reflect the inclusive spirit of rue21. 

•    Build that bridge! Establish and maintain positive business relationships with hiring managers and their teams. 

•    rueU! Create and implement high energy campus recruitment strategy to attract the next generation of leaders for rue21.

•    rue to Grow! Manage summer internship program through program development, management, and post-program evaluations.

•    Rock our social media presence! Create strategies and edgy posts to increase our engagement leading to candidates who embrace the rue21 spirit.

•    Tell us how we’re doing! Manage report distribution for rueCruitment team, HR and business partners.

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•    Other challenging and impactful projects as assigned based on the needs of the business.

• 2-3 years of merchant recruitment experience strongly preferred.
• Inspiring interview style with strong assessment skills.
• Social media recruitment experience a bonus!
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Work through ambiguity and make decisions / recommendations that meet the business needs.
• Engage in a positive work environment, encourage feedback and innovation.
• Work well independently with a commitment to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Adaptability to changes in direction, priorities, and deadlines.

WE OFFER

• Great Work Culture
• Casual Dress Code
• Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
• Merchandise Discount
• Competitive Benefits Package
• 401k