People-First HR Lead: Growth & Engagement

Rural King; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training and ongoing dev

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level HR operations and foster a positive associate experience. You will collaborate with store leadership on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration while promoting a People First culture across the organization.

The role focuses on HR compliance, training, performance management, and engagement initiatives to strengthen our multi-site retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in human resources, recruiting, or related roles.
• Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, or associate engagement.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, and compliance.
• Experience using HRIS, ATS, or other computer-based systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with associates and leadership at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and assist with candidate selection for open positions.
• Coordinate interviews and support a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with hiring events, community recruiting efforts, and local talent initiatives.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientations, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate associate records, HRIS information, attendance records, and employment documentation.
• Support benefits administration, leave management, and HR reporting.
• Partner with Store Managers and HR Business Partners on employee relations, performance coaching, and associate development.
• Assist with workplace investigations, documentation, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate training programs including onboarding, safety, workplace policies, and role-specific development.
• Support store safety initiatives, accident reporting, safety audits, and compliance efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of associate and company information.
• Provide professional support to associates, leaders, and Store Support Center partners.
• Participate in cross-training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

HRIS knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

HRIS

ATS

HCM systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level HR operations and foster a positive associate experience. You will collaborate with store leadership on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration while promoting a People First culture across the organization.

The role focuses on HR compliance, training, performance management, and engagement initiatives to strengthen our multi-site retail environment.