MFG PLANT SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Kroger Manufacturing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee legal compliance and employee relations across the plant. You will guide safety, training, investigations, and performance management to support our SQR and Customer 1st strategy.

Lead union relations where applicable, recruit and staff, develop compensation practices, and ensure benefit programs are communicated and administered to support a productive, compliant manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/organizational field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years HR experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Foster open communication with plant associates and corporate office.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with policy administration, posting and work rules.
• Participate in major plant initiatives and decisions.
• Uphold a union-free culture where applicable.
• Communicate the connection between performance and opportunity.
• Develop and oversee recognition, rewards and engagement programs.
• Direct recruiting, staffing and succession planning at the plant.
• Communicate and ensure benefit programs and health/life coverage.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Organizational field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indianapolis, IN, United States (On-site)

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• - 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

Qualifications

Minimum

• - Bachelor's Degree human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology or other business-related field, or equivilant experience
• - 2+ years human resources experience in food manufacturing
• - Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• - Proficient in Microsoft Office
• - Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
• - Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies
• - Excellent oral and written communication skills
• - Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

Desired

• - Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
• - Experience managing a plant safety process
• - Work experience in a union plant
• - Work experience in human resources at a manufacturing plant

Job Info

• Job Identification 222718
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 08:01 PM
• Locations 6801 English Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, US (On-site)

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.