Assistant Store Leader (People) - La Cantera

SKIMS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

401(k) plan

Generous employee discount

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Mental Health benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

SKIMS La Cantera is seeking an Assistant Store Leader (People) to partner with the Store Leader in building a high-performing, inclusive team culture. You will lead talent acquisition, onboarding, development, performance, and employee relations to drive store success.

You will foster a culture of growth, trust, and meaningful connection while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws. This role focuses on people-first leadership to deliver exceptional customer service and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a people leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Proactive talent needs identification and pipeline building.
• Experience handling employee relations with confidentiality.
• Understanding of customer service principles and impact on outcomes.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and drive results.
• Emotionally intelligent approach to interpersonal issues.
• Ability to build trust and lead with care.
• Passion for the SKIMS brand and service approach.
• Must be able to stand, move, and assist customers 100% of shift.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Open availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime.
• Does not want to be an influencer.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a Customer Obsessed mindset by building a team that is engaged and motivated to deliver exceptional service.
• Own all talent acquisition responsibilities for the store, including outreach, interviews, and hiring.
• Develop a diverse pipeline and reflect SKIMS values in candidate experiences.
• Maintain a strong bench of potential candidates and network with the community.
• Drive results by aligning hiring and staffing with store KPIs and customer experience.
• Lead onboarding to ensure new hires are welcomed and set up for success.
• Manage scheduling and labor planning to meet business needs.
• Support learning and development plans for team growth.
• Oversee performance management with clear expectations and coaching.
• Handle employee relations with confidentiality and objectivity.
• Identify and develop future leaders through growth and succession planning.
• Develop engagement strategies recognizing wins and fostering connection.
• Ensure compliance with SKIMS policies and labor laws.
• Collaborate with Store Leader and HQ People & Culture on tools and resources.
• Model inclusivity and emotional intelligence in all interactions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Hiring & onboarding

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Customer service

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Assistant Store Leader (People) - La Cantera

Department: Retail - Central & Outlet

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Cantera

Compensation: $32.00 / hour

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a people leadership role
• Strong knowledge of hiring, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management best practices
• Track record of proactively identify talent needs and build a strong pipeline through networking and ongoing outreach
• Experience handling employee relations with professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy
• A deep understanding of customer service principles and how people leadership impacts business outcomes
• It is important that you are knowledgeable about relevant employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
• Strong leadership skills by motivating and coaching the team to achieve company and store business results
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate interpersonal challenges with fairness and objectivity
• Ability to build trust, connect authentically with Team Members, and lead a team with confidence and care
• Passion for the SKIMS brand and an ability to embody our values and service approach in every interaction
• Must be able to stand and remain physically active and move around all areas of the store and be accessible to customers for 100% of the scheduled shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for product, as well as lift, carry, and move items up to 40 pounds regularly throughout the shift
• Full Time Availability Requirements: Open Availability. We value flexibility and expect you to be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Does not want to be an influencer

Benefits + Total Rewards

When you join SKIMS, you’re joining a fast growing company with opportunities for career development, creativity, and impact. We’re building something special, and we take care of our people along the way.

• Competitive Pay with a performance based Bonus structure
• 401(k) plan
• Generous employee discount
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Mental Health benefits to support your wellbeing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

SKIMS is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, believing that different voices drive creativity and innovation. Our team thrives on collaboration, mutual support, and a shared passion for excellence.