About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Field Recruiter – Field KnitWell Brands (Ann Taylor, LOFT, Talbots, Lane Bryant)

About the role

Under the leadership of the Sr Manager of Field Talent Acquisition, the Field Recruiter will work in partnership with our District Managers and Human Resources Business Partners to primarily support Store Management staffing needs. You will collaborate in the design and execution of innovative recruiting strategies and tactics, with additional responsibilities assigned to support the needs of the business. You will identify, source/recruit, assess and present high caliber talent to our KnitWell brands across the United States.

The impact you can have.

• You’ll create the first impression for our candidates and guide the candidate experience from application to hire.

• You’ll manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including selecting and utilizing a variety of creative recruitment methods, requisition management, advertising roles, screening resumes and applicants, conducting interviews, reference checking, feedback collection, and offer negotiation processes.

• You’ll have the opportunity to build and nurture cross-functional partnerships across the field leadership groups, to help guide, influence and efficiently drive the recruitment process.

• You’ll share your expertise with our field leaders by developing their recruiting skills and creating tools to support their efforts.

What you’ll bring to the role

• MUST HAVE at least 2+ years of talent acquisition experience recruiting for a large-scale, fashion apparel retail organization with demonstrated success presenting high caliber store manager candidates.

• Experience in utilizing various sourcing approaches, including, cold and warm calling, ATS(ideal proficiency with Workday), LinkedIn Recruiter, job board posting, social media recruiting. platforms and resume mining sites.

• Ability to quickly build and nurture effective relationships across key stakeholder groups.

• Experience as an engaged communicator with strong listening, follow up and influencing skills.

• Self-sufficiency and resourcefulness, which a strong attention to detail.

Where you will work

This position works remotely.

Occasional travel to a company office may be required: Ann Taylor/LOFT = NYC; Lane Bryant = Columbus, OH; Talbots = Hingham, MA.

Benefits at KnitWell

• Merchandise discount across our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor,

LOFT, Lane Bryant & Talbots for all associates.

• Support for your individual development and career growth

• Flexible scheduling that works for you

• Career mobility within our family of brands

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401k*

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

• $70,000 - $85,000/year salary range*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

#LI-MJ1

Location:

Corporate ascena – Remote

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.