MFG PLANT SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Kroger

Hutchinson (KS)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts on purchases

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a MFG Plant Senior Human Resource Leader in Hutchinson, KS. This role involves overseeing employee relations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of engagement and recognition. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and proven leadership experience in a manufacturing setting. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

Proven experience in HR leadership within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of labor laws and employee relations.
Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

Oversee all employee relations activities to ensure legal compliance.
Foster communication among plant associates and corporate.
Lead initiatives for employee recognition and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

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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!

What you’ll receive from 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Oversee and ensure legal compliance throughout all employee relations activities, including training, investigations, decision-making processes and follow through. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety Quality Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Foster open communication with all plant associates, as well as the corporate office
- Ensure regulatory compliance with corporate policy administration, posting and work rules
- Participate in all major plant initiatives and decisions
- Uphold a culture that supports a union free status (if non-union plant).
- Ensure fair and consistent performance expectations and accountability
- Clearly communicate the connection between performance and career opportunity (pay, selection, promotion).
- Develop and oversee practices to recognize, reward and appreciate associates.
- Champion the importance of the plant's cultural council to strengthen plant culture and conditions; guide activities to promote inclusion, engagement and continuous improvement
- Direct recruiting and staffing practices and ensure candidate quality and timely fill rates
- Oversee successor planning, mentoring and management training within the plant
- Create and communicate compensation plans (hourly wage proposals and stock options).
- Communicate and ensure compliance with benefit programs (health and life insurance, leave of absence, vacation/holidays, 401K, educational assistance, Employee Assistance Program).
- Foster cooperative interaction with union leaders, stewards and plant management (if union plant).
- Lead the safety coordinator on all safety and regulatory issues
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

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