RECRUITING & RETENTION SPECIALIST-D2

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Springboro, OH is seeking an HR professional to drive recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives, while managing pay codes in Kronos and maintaining confidential employee records.

The role requires strong leadership, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to handle tasks beyond core expertise. You will coordinate training, explain policies, and ensure compliance with union contracts and laws to support store operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to take on tasks outside of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Enter and monitor pay codes in Kronos system.
• Onboard new associates for all store departments.
• Maintain employee records in line with government regulations and confidentiality.
• Oversee store recruiting to ensure a sufficient candidate pool.
• Maintain staffing levels by hiring and training store associates.
• Recruit and onboard new applicants for all store departments.
• Ensure new associates complete the online work experience credit form.
• Conduct new hire orientations using company materials.
• Coordinate required training for associates.
• Understand union contracts and policies and explain them to stakeholders.
• Perform staffing duties including interviews, pre-employment screens, and background checks.
• Assist management in tracking turnover and retention initiatives.
• Prepare new hire paperwork for HRSSC processing.
• Ensure medical files comply with HIPAA and regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement division initiatives.
• Adhere to all laws and company guidelines.
• Coordinate travel for recruiting across stores.
• Handle all HR functions within the store (promotions, demotions, transfers, leaves).
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Task versatility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree or retail supervisory experience

Job description

Strengthen district alignment to support recruiting, hiring and retention initiatives by ensuring our stores are enabled to hire candidates faster. Coordinate the training and development of all store employees in accordance with division, company and government policies/procedures. Manage turnover and retention. Support all store associates with business retention initiatives and Customer 1st strategies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pay codes are entered and monitored regularly in the Kronos system
• Onboard new associates for all store departments
• Maintain employee records in accordance to government regulations and confidentiality
• Oversee community recruiting (e.g., store recruiting, store job fairs, hanging signage, days of hiring, etc.) to ensure store hiring candidate pool is sufficient to fill hiring needs
• Maintain staffing levels at all times by hiring and training store associates per the approved format
• Recruit and onboard new applicants for all store departments
• Ensure new associates complete the online work experience credit form
• Conduct new hire orientations using the company approved outline and materials
• Conduct/coordinate continued training to associates through required programs
• Understand union contracts, associate handbooks, policies and procedures and explain them to key stakeholders
• Perform staffing duties (e.g., conduct initial interviews utilizing written job descriptions and conduct hiring, pre-employment drug screens, and criminal background checks)
• Assist management in tracking/analyzing turnover and execute retention best practices
• Oversee the accurate completion of all new hire paperwork and forward to the Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) in a timely manner
• Ensure associates' medical files/records are in accordance with government regulations and confidentiality requirements (in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA
• Work with store leadership and district Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator to identify opportunities in executing division initiatives
• Adhere to and ensure associates adhere to all local, state and federal laws and company guidelines
• Partner with district Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator to coordinate travel to other stores or other locations/meetings to support recruiting, hiring and retention processes/initiatives
• Handle all HR functions within the store (i.e., promotions, demotions, transfers, leaves of absence)
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to take on tasks outside of expertise

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate Degree or retail supervisory experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 165130
• Job Category Store Operations
• Locations 625 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH, 45066, 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.
• 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.