- Execute the labor strategy that aligns with the corporate labor strategy
- Ensure that action plans related to the establishment of best practices for grievance handling, EEO complaints, Ethic Point inquires, Exit Interview Surveys and Associate Insight Surveys are established
- Work diligently with management to promote harmonious labor relations
- Ensure required labor and employee relations training is conducted for the division/business unit
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state labor and employment laws
- Ensure calls to the Ethics Point Hotline are investigated and brought to closure in a timely manner
- Identify trends associated to establish actions to improve our overall associate relations
- Administer any local reorganization, layoffs or reduction in force situations and helps coordinate associate relations activities related to new projects
- Educate and advise management in the administration of progressive discipline
- Administer grievance and complaint resolution processes with focus on resolving grievances at the informal step of the grievance process
- Work with Legal and, upon request, represent company in labor/employment or legal matters and in litigation initiated by associates through local unions, governmental agencies and civil disputes
- Support labor agreement negotiations and provide appropriate information for negotiations
- Maintain current information within operating area of union and non-union organizations
- Maintain copy of all competitive contracts and area information related to area contracts and competition
- Travel up to 50% of time to support business units
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- 3+ years of Labor or comparable experience
- Excellent written/oral communication and planning/organizational skills
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards/results
- Strong team player who has the ability to assist in building teams and motivate others
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Strong Microsoft suite experience
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any successful store/assistant store leader experience
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
- 3+ years of labor relations or comparable experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards and results
- Ability to assist in building teams and motivate others
- Ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Strong Microsoft Suite experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Successful store or assistant store leader experience
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.
