DISTRICT HR LEADER

Kroger; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an HR leader to provide consultative support across designated business units, translating HR strategies into actionable plans. You will guide organizational design, change management, and workforce planning while leading the HR team to deliver quality service.

You will partner with district leadership, influence COE-driven policies, and leverage people analytics to shape engagement and talent development strategies. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as HR generalist or related HR experience.
• In-depth knowledge of HR business processes and employment laws.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with district leadership as the primary HR partner to support talent strategies and objectives.
• Collaborate with COE partners to influence policies and procedures.
• Use people analytics to inform strategies and engagement.
• Oversee talent acquisition efforts with recruiting COE coordination.
• Monitor headcount and budgets; resolve discrepancies.
• Drive lifecycle processes: coaching, engagement, org design, workforce planning, succession.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

People analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree business administration/hr

Job description

Responsible for providing human resource consultation and support to designated business units by interpreting and executing HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives. Contribute to the development of workforce plans with an understanding of external trends that could impact the business. Provide guidance to convert strategies into result driven actions, including organizational design and change management. Manage a team who supports the execution of day-to-day tasks across the talent management cycle, associate relations and total rewards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Partner with district leadership, serving as the primary HR partner to support talent strategies and business short- and long-term objectives within district
• Collaborate with Center of Excellence (COE) partners to influence strategies, policies and procedures
• Use people analytics to inform people strategies, engagement drivers and work with leaders to manage action plans
• Manage overall talent acquisition efforts by partnering with the recruiting COE to help with talent needs, prioritization, and progress against hiring plans
• Monitor client groups organizational headcount and financial budget, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Promote execution of HR associate lifecycle processes across client groups, including coaching, associate engagement, organization design, workforce planning and succession management, talent development, compensation planning, communications and change management
• Execute training and development agenda for unique business needs and measure return on investment
• Oversee execution of processes including performance assessments, development plans, and succession planning
• Partner with other HRBPs, identify synergies and process improvements to deliver a consistent experience
• Manage progress of the HR team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and quality of service
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel up to 90% of time to support business units
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• 3+ years as HR generalist or other related HR experience
• In-depth knowledge of HR business processes and employment laws
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities
• Ability to collaborate within and across different lines of business
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence all levels of the organization
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree business administration, human resources or related field
• Any experience with labor contracts
• 2+ years in a HR leadership role
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Job Info

• Locations 4111 Executive Pkwy, Westerville, OH, 43081, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.