Assistant Human Resource Manager

Hy-Vee Inc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. seeks an Assistant Human Resource Manager to support payroll, recruiting and employee relations in a fast-paced store environment. You will assist the HR Manager to keep people operations running smoothly, help ensure staffing levels, and support store leadership with HR processes.

If you are organized, enjoy working with people, and want to grow your HR career, this role offers hands-on experience, training, and opportunities to take on special projects alongside an experienced team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 2–3 years of HR and accounting coursework.
• Experience with HR processes and payroll support preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; discretion with confidential info.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist store staff; support HR manager in daily operations.
• Input and maintain employee data in Workday time and attendance system.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee relations.
• Help coordinate scheduling, benefits, and wage discussions.
• Support payroll adjustments and communications to staff.

Skills

Communication

Interviewing

Discretion

Multitasking

Payroll support

Education

High school diploma

HR and accounting coursework

Tools

Workday

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any):

• At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description: Job Title: Assistant Human Resource Manager Department: General FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

As the Assistant Human Resource Manager at Hy-Vee, you'll support the HR Manager in keeping the store's people operations running smoothly. From payroll and recruiting to employee relations and scheduling, you'll help make sure every employee feels supported and that the store is staffed and set up for success. If you're organized, enjoy working with people, and want to grow your career in HR, this is a great opportunity to build your skills alongside an experienced team.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and assisting them throughout the store
• Assist with inputting, updating, and deleting employee information in the Workday time and attendance system
• Support counseling with department heads and employees on performance reviews, personal issues, scheduling, benefits, and wages; assist as Insurance Coordinator and 401(k) Coordinator
• Assist with recruiting and retention programs and coordinate employee transfers between stores
• Support the hiring process including interviewing and placement of specified positions and assist with conducting orientations and training new employees
• Track vacations and personal days; assist with scheduling, honor time-off requests, and arrange coverage for call-ins
• Assist with making payroll adjustments including bonuses and missed pay raises and transmit sales, hours, adjustments, and accounts receivable to the corporate office weekly
• Help disperse paychecks, W-2s, and Trust Fund and 401(k) reports; distribute company and store communications including birthdays and anniversaries
• Assist in preparing employee wage and employment verifications, disability claims, and leave of absence requests
• Assist in recording and following up on Workers Compensation claims and complete accident reports for customers and employees
• Assist with conducting exit interviews and share results with store leadership
• Attend weekly staff meetings and assistant manager meetings; participate in employee evaluations
• Coordinate and conduct quarterly employee meetings, store events, and service award programs
• Assist with handling customer complaints and sending follow-up and thank-you correspondence
• Handle confidential employee records and sensitive information with strict discretion
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

Your Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with employees and leadership
• Interview, counsel, and advise employees and managers with care and discretion
• Solve practical problems and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Handle confidential employee records and information with strict discretion
• High school diploma plus 2 to 3 years of HR and accounting coursework required; Hy-Vee experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Human Resource Manager

Education and Experience

High school diploma plus 2 to 3 years of HR and accounting coursework required; Hy-Vee experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical activity is incidental to the core duties of the role Occasionally walk the floor or facility to observe operations, staff, or product Where applicable to the role: ability to occasionally handle product for demonstration purposes No regular lifting, carrying, or physical exertion required

Working Environment

This role is performed in a fast-paced store environment. You may occasionally encounter exposure to cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.