DISTRICT HR SPECIALIST

Kroger; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Company in Denver, CO is seeking an HR professional to drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding for store positions, interview candidates, and make hiring decisions. You will partner with store leadership and the HR division to ensure compliance, maintain associate data with confidentiality, and support engagement, retention, and succession planning.

This role requires strong communication, ability to handle multiple projects, and a commitment to Kroger’s values of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in human resources or retail department management.
• Knowledge of HR processes and employment laws; ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; experience with recruiting sites and resume databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, and manage offers and pre-screening tests.
• Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding for store positions.
• Assist the division HR department with associate investigations.
• Lead HR processes with store leadership to promote engagement and retention.
• Provide counsel to management on associate issues and training programs.
• Act as SME for HR data systems and respond to inquiries.

Skills

HR experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Data entry accuracy

External recruiting

Recruiting tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification

Tools

External recruiting sites

Resume databases

Job description

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 227815
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 09:45 PM
• Locations 65 Tejon St, Denver, CO, 80223, US

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.