Company Description
Job Description
The A&F Co. Stores Training & Development Team is dedicated to onboarding, training and developing all levels of store talent globally. Supporting over 30K associates around the world, this team partners with leaders and functional experts to deliver learning curriculums and tools that aim to inspire, educate and retain our associates. The Learning Specialist is an expert in creating a highly engaging digital learning experience to be delivered at scale. They are experts in maximizing a Learning Management System and have experience creating short form video content for quick and effective training. The learning specialist is able to create content from the ground up – partnering with subject matter experts and leaders to design and develop content that best supports our evolving stores needs. They are highly cross functional, associate-centric and strategically minded. They are able to leverage data and insights to inform their approach and identify opportunities in our offerings. This person is a champion of our brands, culture, and people and has a passion for creating an inclusive environment where all A&F Co. associates feel a sense of belonging.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Own the delivery of an engaging digital learning experience for our global stores organization
- Create original content from intake to delivery, and partner with subject matter experts to research, design & develop content that meets the needs of the business and associate
- Leverage digital design platforms to deliver short form content with a heavy focus on video creation
- Build, maintain and maximize the Learning Management System to effectively serve content, track adoption and deliver insights
- Develop content for live facilitation when needed
- Support insight collection through survey build and dissemination, and create executive summaries for learning leaders, HR partners and other business leaders
- Partner with the other HR centers of excellence and HR business partners to align learning and development programming with overall HR initiatives to maximize impact
- Gather insights from store leaders and associates to inform learning opportunities and solutions
- Actively track timelines and deliverables for multiple projects laddering up to the overall learning & development roadmap
- Ensure the A&F Co. Culture & Values, Leadership Standards, and Purpose are embedded throughout learning & development programs
- Team up with the Global Inclusion & Diversity team on developing programming to strengthen inclusion, diversity, and cultural competencies across the organization as the company continues to grow globally
- Maintain budget and point of contact relationships with vendors and consultants
- Stay curious and research best practices in learning, growth and development to ensure our programs evolve in progressive ways
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
- 4+ years of experience in Human Resources, Leadership Development or Stores Leadership or related experience preferred
- Ability to design learning materials that are clear, informative, digestible and visually appealing
- Familiarity with different learning technologies and content development tools
- Experience creating short form video content and digital learning pathways
- Live facilitation experience preferred
- Experience and ability to confidently facilitate engaging presentations and classes
- Confidence to interact with and influence all levels of leadership across HR and stores
- Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
- Successful track record in building and maintaining relationships
- Engaging and optimistic personality with the ability to respond quickly and positively to change
- Curiosity about how people learn and grow best
- High standards and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deliverables effectively
- Passion for retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. family of brands
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER