DIVISION ASSOCIATE RELATIONS MGR

Krogerdc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Krogerdc in Denver is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to oversee labor agreements and promote effective employee relations strategies. The role involves managing grievance processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates will possess 5+ years in labor relations, strong organizational skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree. A competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in labor relations or comparable experience.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to protect confidential information.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement labor strategy.
• Ensure compliance with labor and employment laws.
• Administer grievance and complaint resolution processes.
• Represent company in labor negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for leading the effective and consistent administration of the collective bargaining agreements. Work collaboratively with assigned division/business unit leadership/corporate labor staff to align labor agreements with the philosophy of the overall company labor strategy. Responsible for grievance administration, EEOC trends, Associate Insight Survey action plans, Exit Interview survey trends, and Ethic Point inquires. Responsible for ensuring Human Resources leadership is aligned with the overall action plan and that such plan is part of the overall enterprise Human Resources plan. Help track progress on established goals and objectives for the function. Serve as the key contact and resource for contract negotiations and Trust Fund activities. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement labor strategy, ensuring it aligns with the corporate labor strategy
• Ensure that action plans related to the establishment of best practices for grievance handling, EEO complaints, Ethic Point inquires, Exit Interview Surveys and Associate Insight Surveys are established
• Ensure required labor and employee relations training is conducted for the division/business unit
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state labor and employment laws
• Ensure calls to the Ethics Point Hotline are investigated and brought to closure in a timely manner
• Partner with the corporate team to identify trends associated to establish actions to improve our overall associate relations
• Administer any local reorganization, layoffs or reduction in force situations and helps coordinate associate relations activities related to new projects
• Educate and advise management in the administration of progressive discipline
• Administer grievance and complaint resolution processes with focus on resolving grievances at the informal step of the grievance process
• Work with Legal and, upon request, represent company in labor/employment or legal matters and in litigation initiated by associates through local unions, governmental agencies and civil disputes
• Represent division and participate in labor agreement negotiations, provide support and information for negotiations
• Maintain current information within operating area of union and non-union organizations; maintain copy of all competitive contracts and area information related to area contracts and competition
• Travel up to 50% 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

• 5+ years of experience in labor relations or comparable experience
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, planning, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards/results
• Strong team player with the ability to assist in building teams and motivate others

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any store leader or assistant store leader experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 194409
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 09:00 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 industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.