STORE MGT/ASSOCIATE RESOURCE MGR

Kroger; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Human Resources professional to lead in-store HR functions and talent development. This role involves recruiting quality candidates, supporting staff training, and ensuring compliance with labor laws while maintaining a focus on associate engagement and total rewards. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will foster a positive workplace culture and drive operational success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about enhancing employee experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Human Resources related activities.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit quality candidates for store level positions.
• Support training and development of staff through required programs.
• Ensure compliance with Company uniform policies and programs.

Skills

Strong Oral and Written Communication skills

Customer Service Aptitude

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to achieve objectives through others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perform all in-store Human Resources functions related to talent development, total rewards administration, associate engagement, associate relations, and workforce planning. Provide overall store leadership on a limited, as-needed basis. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Actively and passively recruit quality candidates to fill store level positions
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet current and projected business needs
• Effectively use available technologies to track, support and assist with performance management initiatives
• Process product recalls
• Conduct global price comparisons per division guidelines.
• Support the training and development of staff through required programs
• Support and oversee qualification processes for classified positions
• Ensure completion of performance reviews for department heads and new-hire associates
• Utilize knowledge of company total reward programs for all store-level associates to provide education to associates about their total rewards.
• Coordinate engagement activities reaching all store associates in all departments
• Actively support creation and implementation of Associate Insight action plans
• Advise supervisor of significant events affecting store associates
• Champion in-store communications such as newsletters, updates, Associate Avenue, huddles, etc.
• Assist in the execution of store special events including fundraisers
• Support the store Cultural Council and associated activities.
• Implement and/or support associate rewards and recognition programs
• Conduct job interviews, including exit interviews
• Oversee new hire associates onboarding activities, including conducting new hire orientation.
• Understand and comply with the collective bargaining agreements
• Provide management oversight of human resource operational metrics
• Ensure compliance with Company uniform policies and programs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Secure and maintain all employee records in accordance to company policies and governmental regulations
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Desired Previous Job Experience:
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• Retail Supervisory Experience
• Experience in strategically projecting hiring needs in each department
• Strong Human Resources Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of state and federal labor laws
• Minimum Position Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in Human Resources related activities
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
• Ability to take on tasks outside of expertise
• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to achieve objectives through others
• Aptitude for Customer Service
• Ability to travel independently, as required.