Assistant Store Leader — People & Talent Growth

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

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