Store Talent Acquisition Manager
About The Position
The Store Talent Acquisition Manager acts as a role model for Uniqlo and Fast Retailing values and principles, manages daily hiring operations, and ensures effective implementation of related HR projects. The role establishes and implements recruitment strategies for all levels of positions across the United States, supporting store growth and business objectives. This position leads full-cycle recruitment across Stores HR, Store Management Candidates, and New Store Openings; partners with business leaders, HR teams, and store managers on workforce needs; and advises hiring managers on recruiting practices. It also develops talent pipelines and sourcing and employer-branding initiatives, improves recruitment processes and assessment tools, and uses recruiting data and market insights to inform hiring and workforce planning. The manager oversees recruitment budgets and resources and serves as the primary contact for Applicant Tracking System and Career Website management and support. The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote, supports U.S. retail locations, may require 30% U.S. travel, and requires flexibility to work evenings during recruitment seasons.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of human resources experience; retail experience is preferred.
- Experience in full life-cycle recruitment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including when handling highly sensitive matters.
- Willingness to travel as needed during new store openings; U.S. travel may be required up to 30%.
- Flexibility to work evenings during recruitment seasons.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a global organization.
- Experience using Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute talent acquisition strategies to support store growth and business objectives.
- Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and store managers to define workforce needs, organizational structures, and candidate profiles.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for critical and strategic positions across Stores HR, Store Management Candidates, and New Store Openings.
- Manage recruitment for new store openings in existing and new markets, ensuring timely hiring at all levels.
- Advise hiring managers and provide coaching, recruitment training, market intelligence, and hiring best practices.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, market mapping, and external partnerships.
- Develop sourcing, attraction, and employer-branding initiatives to strengthen UNIQLO's position as an employer of choice.
- Develop and improve recruitment processes, assessment methods, and selection tools.
- Analyze recruiting metrics, talent trends, and market insights to inform hiring decisions and workforce planning.
- Manage recruitment budgets and resources to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Applicant Tracking System and Career Website management, optimization, and user support.
- Partner with HR and business leaders on onboarding, succession planning, leadership development, and long-term talent strategies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance depending on distance.
- Competitive paid time off package.
- 401(k) plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Medical flexible spending account.
- Transit flexible spending account.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee assistance program.
- Merchandise discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
