Assistant Store Leader- Talent (Rice Village)

stand out for good•Houston, TX

5d•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, passionate team aligned with the company’s mission and values. It drives talent leadership, professional growth, cultural alignment, and achievement of related goals. The position also supports store operations and guest service, including opening and closing procedures, scheduling, onboarding, training, and coaching. The Talent Leader acts as a brand ambassador and works with hiring leaders and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in high-volume retail management, with a demonstrated track record of building high-performing, diverse teams.
Ability to work a varied schedule for a minimum of 40 hours per week, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
Strong understanding of store operations and ability to anticipate staffing needs before they affect the guest experience.
Guest-first mindset and the energy to inspire others.
Ability to navigate complex scheduling and align associate availability with peak business hours.
Ability to recruit proactively and build a pipeline of talent for future growth.
Ability to interpret staffing metrics and turnover data and turn them into actionable strategies.
Ability to motivate and develop others through authentic relationship building.
Comfort with high-stakes decision-making and providing direct, constructive feedback.
Creative approach to sourcing, interviewing, and retaining talent.
Ability to uphold the brand’s aesthetic and professional standards.

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.
Act as a brand ambassador and ensure candidates understand and meet the brand’s appearance and professionalism standards.
Coach team members, track training completion, gather feedback, and partner 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 selection process.
Serve as the primary liaison between hiring leaders and candidates, prioritizing open requisitions and managing communication.
Create schedules that balance associate availability with business needs and support effective 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 and provide direct, constructive feedback.