- Own recruiting activities and coordinate efforts with the Center of Excellence for Talent Acquisition
- Ensure all hiring requisitions are worked timely and candidates are processed appropriately
- Resolve issues with candidate experience, including background checks and adjudication
- Oversee the onboarding of new associates and conduct orientation and appropriate training
- Develop and execute programs to promote retention
- Ensure personnel files are maintained according to company guidelines
- Strive to effectively resolve problems for the mutual benefit of the company and its associates, provide education and direction for management on contract interpretation, labor relations principles and effective conflict resolution
- Facilitate training on-site as directed by corporate Supply Chain
- Maintain confidentially and exercise discretion
- Participate in safety training and promote at facility
- Travel up to 15% of time to support business units
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of HR experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree HR related field or comparable experience
- Any experience working in employment law
- Any experience in a supervisory position
About Us
What you’ll receive from 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- 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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of HR experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task while delivering accurate, on-time results
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in HR related field or comparable experience
- Experience working in employment law
- Experience in a supervisory position
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
