Assistant Store Leader - Talent

Stand Out For Good, Inc.•Bloomington, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader - Talent creates an exceptional, motivating guest experience while leading recruitment and talent development for the store. The role anticipates staffing needs, uses creative recruitment strategies, and builds a diverse, high-performing team aligned with the company’s mission and Core Values. It also supports store operations, scheduling, training, and professional growth while promoting the brand’s appearance and professionalism standards.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in high-volume retail management, with a demonstrated track record of building high-performing, diverse teams.
Deep understanding of store operations and the ability to anticipate staffing needs.
A strong Guest First mentality and the ability to inspire others.
Ability to work a varied schedule for a minimum of 40 hours per week, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
Knowledge of the brand’s aesthetic and professional standards, and ability to embody its culture.
Expert-level ability to manage complex scheduling and align associate availability with peak business hours.
Ability to translate staffing metrics and turnover data into actionable strategies.
Ability to motivate and develop others and foster personal and professional growth.
Comfort with high-stakes decision-making and providing direct, constructive feedback.
Creative, adaptable approach to sourcing, interviewing, and retaining a passionate team.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources experience.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs.
Model service standards and coach associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Perform opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness and proper shutdown of daily activities.
Represent the brand and ensure candidates understand and meet its appearance and professionalism standards.
Support training effectiveness by coaching team members, tracking completion, gathering feedback, and partnering with leadership to reinforce expectations.
Lead full-cycle recruitment to identify and attract high-caliber candidates aligned with the company’s mission and values.
Conduct professional interviews and develop standardized evaluation tools for a consistent, high-quality selection process.
Serve as the primary liaison between hiring leaders and candidates, prioritizing open requisitions and managing communication.
Balance associate availability with business needs through effective scheduling and floor coverage.
Onboard and train team members through company programs covering skills, guest experience, product knowledge, and operational excellence.
Use staffing metrics and turnover data to develop actionable strategies and measurable results.
Motivate and develop associates, fostering personal and professional growth through relationship building.
Provide direct, constructive feedback and make staffing decisions to maintain high standards.
Continuously source and retain talent to build bench strength for future growth.