Department Specialist - Onboarding

Shaw’s and Star Market; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Training and career development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Department Specialist to support daily HR operations, focusing on onboarding, orientation, associate experience, compliance, and HR administration.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Safety, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless onboarding experience while maintaining policy compliance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of HR, recruiting, administrative, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate all new hire onboarding and orientation activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The Department Specialist supports daily HR operations with a primary focus on new hire onboarding, orientation, associate experience, compliance, and HR administration. This position partners with Operations, Safety, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless onboarding experience while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate all new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
• Complete and maintain new hire documentation, personnel files, and HR records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company onboarding requirements.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Operations to support hiring and onboarding efforts.
• Respond to associate questions regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, attendance, and company programs.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and HR initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting events, interview scheduling, and hiring events.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain onboarding and compliance metrics.
• Coordinate new hire safety orientation and maintain required training records.
• Provide administrative support for HR processes, investigations, leave administration, and other HR functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of Human Resources, Recruiting, Administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience preferred.

Distribution center, warehouse, or union environment experience is a plus

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.

About Us

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Transparency

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.