Assistant Store Leader (People) - King St

Assistant Store Leader – People & Culture 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.

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.

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.

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.