LOGISTICS/ASSOCIATE RELATIONS MANAGER

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Delaware, OH seeks an Assist HR Manager to lead the Logistics HR function and drive key metrics while upholding the company values of respect, integrity and safety.

You will oversee staffing, recruiting with the Center of Excellence for Talent Acquisition, onboarding, retention programs and training; coach managers on labor relations concepts and contract interpretation. Travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum: 3+ years of HR experience.
• Minimum: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Minimum: Ability to prioritize/multi-task and deliver accurate, on-time results.
• Minimum: Demonstrated ability to coach and train.
• Minimum: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Desired: Bachelor's degree HR-related field or comparable experience.
• Desired: Some experience in employment law.
• Desired: Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing activities to meet staffing forecast.
• Own recruiting and coordinate with Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence.
• Ensure timely handling of hiring requisitions and candidate processing.
• Resolve candidate experience issues including background checks and adjudication.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation and training for new associates.
• Develop and execute retention programs.
• Maintain personnel files per company guidelines.
• Provide education on contract interpretation and labor relations principles.
• Facilitate on-site training as directed by corporate Supply Chain.
• Travel up to 15% to support business units.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Coaching & training

Communication (oral & written)

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree HR related field

Job description

Assist Human Resources (HR) manager to provide leadership and direction to the Logistics HR function and be accountable to support the delivery of the key metrics of the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

- Oversee staffing activities for the site and ensure that needs are met to align with the staffing forecast
- Own recruiting activities and coordinate efforts with the Center of Excellence for Talent Acquisition
- Ensure all hiring requisitions are worked timely and candidates are processed appropriately
- Resolve issues with candidate experience, including background checks and adjudication
- Oversee the onboarding of new associates and conduct orientation and appropriate training
- Develop and execute programs to promote retention
- Ensure personnel files are maintained according to company guidelines
- Strive to effectively resolve problems for the mutual benefit of the company and its associates, provide education and direction for management on contract interpretation, labor relations principles and effective conflict resolution
- Facilitate training on-site as directed by corporate Supply Chain
- Maintain confidentially and exercise discretion
- Participate in safety training and promote at facility
- Travel up to 15% of time to support business units
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of HR experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train
- Excellent oral/written communication skills

Desired

- Bachelor's Degree HR related field or comparable experience
- Any experience working in employment law
- Any experience in a supervisory position

Job Info

• Job Identification 229947
• Job Category Supply Chain/Logistics
• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 07:35 PM
• Locations 2000 Nutter Farms Ln, Delaware, OH, 43015, US
• Apply Before 09/28/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Supply Chain & Distribution

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.