Senior Human Resources Manager

Kroger; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee employee relations, training, investigations and compliance across the plant. This role champions Kroger’s safety, quality and Customer 1st initiatives while guiding staffing and succession efforts.

You will manage compensation planning, benefits communication and plant procedures, maintaining confidentiality and aligning with both union and non-union environments. Strong communication and policy expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology or other business-related field, or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations activities including training, investigations and follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policy administration, posting and work rules.
• Direct recruiting and staffing practices and ensure timely fill rates.
• Lead safety and regulatory compliance across the plant.
• Develop and communicate compensation plans and benefit programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Instruction comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/psych or related field

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology or other business-related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years human resources experience in food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility 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 Qualifications

• 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