Assistant Manager - Talent

Company Description Gap is a global apparel brand that began in San Francisco and has grown into one of the worlds most recognizable names in fashion. The company is committed to thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and staying true to its heritage while continually innovating. Gap is driven by a purpose to do more than sell clothes, supporting its teams, communities, and broader social impact.

The brand champions freedom, possibility, and diverse ideas and seeks people who are talented, collaborative, and motivated to leave the world better than they found it.

Role Description The Assistant Manager
- Talent is a full-time, on-site role based in Deer Park, IL. This role supports the end-to-end talent lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention for store teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include partnering with managers to identify staffing needs, coordinating interviews, and supporting selection processes that reflect Gap's values and commitment to inclusion. The Assistant Manager
- Talent helps implement training programs, tracks performance and development activities, and provides guidance on career growth and internal mobility. The role also contributes to employer branding initiatives, maintains accurate talent-related documentation, and ensures compliance with company policies and local regulations while fostering a positive, engaging workplace culture.

• Experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Strong skills in employee onboarding, training coordination, and performance support or development.
• Knowledge of HR processes, basic employment practices, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Proficiency in communication, relationship-building, and collaboration with cross-functional and store teams.
• Ability to use HR or applicant tracking systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software to manage data and workflows.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience in retail or customer-focused environments is beneficial, especially in supervisory or HR-related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace and supporting Gap's values of freedom, possibility, and community impact.