STORE MGT/ASSOCIATE RESOURCE MGR

Kroger Family of Companies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Lexington, KY seeks an HR Generalist to lead in-store human resources functions including talent development, rewards administration, and associate engagement. You will support staffing, performance reviews, onboarding, and compliance with labor agreements across departments.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple HR initiatives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience in HR-related activities
• Retail supervisory experience is preferred
• Ability to travel independently as required
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit quality candidates for store level positions
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet business needs
• Support performance management initiatives using available technologies
• Coordinate engagement activities for store staff
• Oversee onboarding and new hire orientation
• Explain and educate associates about total rewards programs
• Maintain confidential employee records and comply with regulations
• Assist in store events and associate communications
• Support compliance with collective bargaining agreements
• Conduct interviews and exit interviews
• Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

HR knowledge

Labor law

Communication skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary: 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 companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 departments 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 Bachelors 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.