People-First HR Lead: Recruiting & Onboarding

Rural King; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

Collaborative team environment

Community-focused retailer

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level HR operations and create a positive associate experience. This role partners with store leadership to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, benefits administration, performance management, and engagement.

You will serve as a resource for associates and leaders while helping build a culture centered around People First, Integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience preferred.
• Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, or associate engagement.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, and workplace compliance.
• Experience using HRIS, ATS or other computer-based systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and assist with candidate selection for open positions.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientations, and required documentation; maintain accurate associate records.
• Support benefits administration, leave management, and HR reporting.
• Partner with Store Managers and HR Business Partners on employee relations, performance coaching, and associate development.
• Coordinate training programs including onboarding, safety, workplace policies, and role-specific development.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Growth mindset

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level HR operations and create a positive associate experience. This role partners with store leadership to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, benefits administration, performance management, and engagement.

You will serve as a resource for associates and leaders while helping build a culture centered around People First, Integrity, and teamwork.