Assistant Store Leader (People) @ SKIMS

Assistant Store Leader – People & Culture SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next-generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear. We set new standards with our game-changing product and are a driving force within pop culture.

• As an Assistant Store Leader, you will work closely with the Store Leader to ensure the store is operationally sound, business results are achieved, and exceptional customer service is provided consistently.
• As an Assistant Store Leader of People, you will work closely with the Store Leader to build a high-performing, inclusive team culture and lead all people-related responsibilities from talent acquisition and onboarding to development, performance, and employee relations.
• In this role, you’ll bring strong emotional intelligence, operational focus, and a people-first leadership style to every aspect of the day to day business in store.
• You inspire confidence and accountability while shaping a store culture that prioritizes growth, trust, and meaningful connection.
• Lead with a Customer Obsessed mindset by building a team that is engaged, motivated, and consistently focused on delivering exceptional service to every customer.
• You coach Team Members to bring warmth, presence, and purpose to each interaction.
• Own all talent acquisition responsibilities for the store, including outreach, recruitment, interviews, and hiring.
• You actively build a diverse pipeline, seek out top talent, and ensure every candidate experience reflects SKIMS values and standards.
• Be proactive in hiring and anticipate staffing needs ahead of time and maintain a strong bench of potential candidates.
• You network consistently and leverage your community, resources, and industry insight to stay ahead of the curve.
• Drive Results through people.
• You connect hiring strategies, staffing levels, and team performance directly your store's KPIs and customer experience.
• Lead and execute the onboarding experience to ensure every new hire feels welcomed, supported, and set up for success!
• Proactively manage scheduling and labor planning to ensure the store is staffed to meet business demands while delivering on the SKIMS service promise.
• Support the Learning Agility of the team by identifying training needs, coaching in the moment, and building learning plans that support career growth and team development.
• Own the store’s performance management routines.
• You support a culture of clear expectations, feedback, and consistent coaching.
• Manage employee relations with care and objectivity.
• You have strong communication, confidentiality, organization, and consistent follow-through.
• Identify strong leaders and build a bench of talent by supporting growth and succession plans.
• You help your team to see a future for themselves at SKIMS.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies that recognize wins, celebrates individuality, and fosters team connection.
• Ensure compliance with all SKIMS policies, procedures, and relevant labor laws.
• You maintain high standards of integrity and consistency.
• Partner with your Store Leader and the HQ People & Culture teams on feedback, hiring tools, onboarding resources, and learning strategies that enhance store culture and team performance.
• Model inclusivity and emotional intelligence in every interaction.
• You Inspire Yourself and Others by supporting a store culture that embraces different voices, perspectives, and lived experiences.