Store Talent Acquisition Manager

JOB TITLE: Store Talent Acquisition Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of HR & Talent Acquisition

LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)

SCHEDULE: Hybrid- 3 days/week on-site & 2 days/week remote

SUPPORTING RETAIL LOCATIONS: U.S.

Company Overview:

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview:

• To act as a role model for all Uniqlo and Fast Retailing values and principles, manage the daily hiring operations and ensure effective implementation of all related HR projects
• To set up and implement effective recruitment strategies for all levels of roles within the US.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute talent acquisition strategies to support store growth and business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders, HRs 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 across all levels.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing coaching, recruitment training, market intelligence, and hiring best practices.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, market mapping, and external partnerships.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing, attraction, and employer branding initiatives to strengthen UNIQLO's position as an employer of choice.
• Develop and continuously improve recruitment processes, assessment methods, and selection tools to enhance hiring outcomes.
• Analyze recruiting metrics, talent trends, and market insights to drive data-informed hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Manage recruitment budgets and resources to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Career Website management, optimization, and user support.
• Partner with HR and business leaders onboarding, succession planning, leadership development, and long-term talent strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years HR experience in human resources - preferably a retail environment
• Experience in full life cycle recruitment
• Preferred experience supporting in a global organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and problem solve multiple requests simultaneously.
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Workday and LinkedIn recruiter preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with highly sensitive matters
• Willingness to travel as needed during New Store Openings
• Flexibility to work evenings during recruitment seasons

** US Travel may be required: 30%.

General Benefits

• Relocation assistance depending on distance
• Competitive paid time off package
• 401K plan
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Medical flexible spending account
• Transit flexible spending account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Merchandise discount

Salary:

$140,000 - $167,000 annually

The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

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The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page.

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Sustainability

Unlocking The Power Of Clothing

We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.