DISTRICT HR LEADER

Kroger-54356a7; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Westerville, OH is seeking an HR leader to partner with district leadership, driving talent strategies and HR programs aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate with COE partners, use people analytics to guide engagement, oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, and workforce design, and coach HRBPs across client groups. Expect extensive travel and a focus on measurable ROI.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with district leadership 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 and 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.

Skills

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

HR leadership experience

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Labor contracts experience

Job description

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

• Job Identification 225731
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Locations 4111 Executive Pkwy, Westerville, OH, 43081, US (On-site)

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.

About Kroger

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:

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.