Logistics/Human Resource Manager Ii

Kroger; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an HR leader to implement the strategic HR plan for a busy Supply Chain site. You will oversee recruitment, training, succession planning, performance management, and compensation programs while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company values across the site.

You will partner with leadership to develop budgets, drive an inclusive culture, and coach managers on delivering effective feedback and engagement strategies—travel to Kroger locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• 3+ years HR generalist or related HR experience.
• Excellent leadership, written and oral communication, and planning/organizational skills.
• Ability to protect highly confidential information and build trust.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor recruitment, workforce planning, training, succession planning and performance management at a Kroger Supply Chain site.
• Guide campus HR team to align business, people and safety practices.
• Support development/maintenance of an inclusive culture.
• Partner with leadership on business and budget planning.
• Maintain hourly compensation schedules based on local market conditions.
• Coach HR and leadership on compensation programs; advise on HR and legal issues.
• Serve as conduit for team member feedback to management.
• Disseminate corporate messages within the site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organization

Conflict Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certifications (optional)

Tools

SHRM SCP/CP

PHR/SPHR

Job description

Implement the strategic Human Resource (HR) Plan, ensuring a distinct competitive advantage for the organization. Oversee and ensure legal compliance throughout all employee relations activities, including training, investigations, decision-making processes and follow through. Partner with Supply Chain leadership for planning and development activities for new and existing programs and policies. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, and company policies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Lead and monitor use and effectiveness of recruitment, workforce planning, training, succession planning, career development, and performance management at a moderately complex Kroger Supply Chain site
• Guide the campus HR team strategically to align the business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics
• Support the development and maintenance of an inclusive business culture within the site
• Partner with leadership in development of business and budget planning activities
• Maintain hourly compensation schedules based on prevailing local market conditions
• Coach HR team and leadership in the strategic use of the company's compensation programs; advise senior staff on all HR and legal issues
• Serve as conduit for team members to communicate their ideas and concerns to management
• Assist in the understanding and dissemination of corporate messages within the site
• Coach management on communicating priorities and goals/ messages delivered to associates to increase engagement and productivity
• Lead efforts to develop and implement a successor development plan by identifying promotional readiness, determining skill and experience gaps, developing and supporting action plans to close these gaps
• Oversee campus succession plan by working with leadership, Supply Chain HRBPs, and Talent COE to identify and develop bench strength
• Coach managers in the delivery of formal and informal performance feedback focusing on performance and strengthen the linkage of individual and business goals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping abreast of existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements based upon company guidance
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel to Kroger locations to support business needs
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree human resources, business-related field, or equivalent in work experience
• 3+ years of experience as HR generalist or other related HR role
• Excellent leadership skills, written and oral communication skills, and planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to establish relationships, build trust, manage conflict and influence others
• Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards and results
• Strong team player who has the ability to build teams and motivate others

Desired

• 5+ years of experience in HR leadership role
• SHRM SCP/CP, PHR or SPHR certification