District HR Partner: Talent, Onboarding & Culture

The Kroger Co.; Memphis (TN); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Descripción de la vacante

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Memphis, TN seeks an HR professional to drive sourcing, interviews and onboarding for store roles, while upholding confidentiality and compliance with labor laws. You will counsel management on employee relations, coordinate training, manage HRIS data, and support investigations to boost retention and engagement.

The role requires partnering with store leadership, handling payroll and benefits related data, and traveling to stores to implement HR

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in human resources or retail department management.
• Knowledge of HR processes and employment laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with external recruiting sites and databases.

Responsabilidades

• Interview candidates, make hiring decisions and manage offers and background checks.
• Drive sourcing, recruiting and onboarding for store positions and proper onboarding.
• Support investigations and lead HR processes to promote engagement and retention.
• Counsel management on associate issues and provide coaching and training
• Deliver associate training programs and develop leaders through development initiatives.
• Act as SME for associate data and HRIS, respond to inquiries with high service levels.
• Conduct exit interviews and track retention trends.
• Support requisitions, onboarding paperwork, and data accuracy across HR records.
• Travel to store locations to drive HR initiatives and support onsite staff.

Conocimientos

HR experience

Confidentiality

Partnership building

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Recruiting knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human resources

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification

Descripción del empleo

Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding to support fully staffed stores with friendly associates. Interview candidates and make hiring decisions. Partner with relevant stakeholders to create and drive succession planning strategies. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, daily maintenance, release of information, storage, and confidentiality of all associate data. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

- Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, manage the offer process and initiate pre-screening tests and background checks
- Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding for store positions; verify that new associates are properly onboarded and trained to perform their work
- Assist the division HR department in conducting associate investigations
- Lead and support store leadership in implementing HR processes, procedures and programs to promote engagement, culture and retention
- Provide counsel and coaching to management on associate issues (i.e., leaves of absence, workers compensation, PTO, policies, retention, performance, succession)
- Coordinate and deliver (as appropriate) associate training programs, including new hire orientation, manager on duty and department leader development
- Act as subject matter expert for associate data and human resource information systems, policies and processes
- Respond to and resolve associate inquires with a sense of urgency and high level of service
- Conduct exit interviews and feedback discussions to identify and track trends that may impact retention
- Support talent acquisition in the creation and ongoing maintenance of hiring requisitions and new hire onboarding process (background checks, drug screen, I-9, new hire paperwork)
- Assess data submissions for completeness and resolve data discrepancies
- Support record requests by retrieving appropriate documentation and providing it to business partners when needed
- Collect data regarding current processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders
- Comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, including minor labor laws and support compliance with food and alcoholic beverage laws/regulations
- Process data entries related to wages/salaries, terminations, status and position changes, newly hired and rehired associates, transfers, time accrual maintenance, updates to associate personal information and other HR activities in an accurate and timely manner
- Travel to store locations to drive HR initiatives and provide consultation and support for management and onsite staff
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum
- 2+ years of experience in human resources or retail department management
- Knowledge of HR business processes and employment laws
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative business partnerships
- Effectively able to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
- Proven knowledge and experience working with external recruiting sites, resume databases and external recruiting activities

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree human resources
- Any experience in recruiting/hiring, training and development, coaching, employee relations, and/or HR strategy
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Job Info

• Job Identification 179653
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Locations 800 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38120, 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:

– 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. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!