Assistant Store Leader- Talent (Rice Village)

Stand Out For Good, Inc.•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Leader – Talent is responsible for creating an exceptional and motivating guest experience while leading talent efforts in the store. The role focuses on recruiting a diverse, passionate team aligned with the company’s mission and values, anticipating staffing needs, and using creative recruitment strategies to support business performance. The Talent Leader drives professional growth and cultural alignment while helping ensure the store is staffed to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The position also supports store operations, guest service, training, scheduling, onboarding, and team development. The Assistant Store Leader serves as a brand ambassador and supports consistent hiring and evaluation practices. The position is based at the Rice Village store in Houston, Texas.

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 make high-stakes decisions and provide direct, constructive feedback.
Ability to develop others and foster personal and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources experience is a plus.
A forward-thinking, creative approach to sourcing, interviewing, and retaining talent.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a guest-focused environment by driving volume and anticipating guest needs.
Model excellent 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 by ensuring candidates understand and meet the company’s appearance and professionalism standards.
Support training effectiveness by coaching team members, tracking completion, gathering feedback, and partnering with leadership to reinforce expectations.
Lead the full-cycle recruitment process to identify and attract high-caliber candidates who align 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 to ensure appropriate staffing and floor coverage.
Onboard and train team members through company programs focused on skills, guest experience, product knowledge, and operational excellence.
Use staffing metrics and turnover data to develop actionable strategies that produce measurable results.
Motivate and develop associates, fostering personal and professional growth through relationship building.