The Role
Provide HR support for logistics associates and regional distribution centers including employee relations, performance management, recruiting/onboarding, compensation guidance, compliance (I-9, FMLA, ADA, EEOC), training, workforce planning, and HR project implementation in partnership with corporate teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Provide support for Logistics associates regarding employee relations, performance management, recruiting, candidate selection, on-boarding and overall strategic business partnerships. Assist the Total Rewards manager and Human Resources (HR) director of logistics regarding HR projects and administrative functions. Partner with associates/management at regional distribution centers and the Kroger corporate office to facilitate/communicate out about various HR projects, policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations. Assist with maintaining compliance with federal/state regulations in regards to employment/safety. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Responsibilities- Support the Total Rewards/Logistics director with implementing HR processes/procedures and improving associate relations/communications
- Assist with performance excellence discussion (PED) processes and performance management plans
- Support the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process for related business units
- Provide guidance and direction regarding compensation (offers of employment, job leveling, promotional increases and merit increases); assure alignment with company compensation plan
- Provide assistance/support of training initiatives and individual development plans
- Partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs
- Collect data regarding current facility processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders
- Incorporate stakeholder input into project development; communicate details of completed projects to the field to ensure successful implementation
- Manage HR department functions; provide support to regional distribution/floral centers.
- Provide training to associates for a variety of leadership development training programs and HR systems
- Assure compliance with I-9, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations
- Monitor the leave process; assure it is in alignment with medical/worker compensation guidelines
- Liaison with Kroger Accounting Service Center to complete projects.
- Monitor the Employment Tax Credit program to ensure it is effectively implemented and adhered to.
- Travel to partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- 2+ years experience in HR related functions
- 3+ years of management experience
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to build/maintain cooperative business partnerships
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/responsibilities
- Ability to interact well in a team environment and use collaborative skills to accomplish goals
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with HR compliance and government regulations
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification
- Experience with recruiting/hiring, training/development, coaching, employee relations, and/or compensation
- Experience utilizing HR information and payroll systems
- Assist with performance excellence discussion (PED) processes and performance management plans
- Support the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process for related business units
- Provide guidance and direction regarding compensation (offers of employment, job leveling, promotional increases and merit increases); assure alignment with company compensation plan
- Provide assistance/support of training initiatives and individual development plans
- Partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs
- Collect data regarding current facility processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders
- Incorporate stakeholder input into project development; communicate details of completed projects to the field to ensure successful implementation
- Manage HR department functions; provide support to regional distribution/floral centers.
- Provide training to associates for a variety of leadership development training programs and HR systems
- Assure compliance with I-9, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations
- Monitor the leave process; assure it is in alignment with medical/worker compensation guidelines
- Liaison with Kroger Accounting Service Center to complete projects.
- Monitor the Employment Tax Credit program to ensure it is effectively implemented and adhered to.
- Travel to partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- 2+ years experience in HR related functions
- 3+ years of management experience
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to build/maintain cooperative business partnerships
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/responsibilities
- Ability to interact well in a team environment and use collaborative skills to accomplish goals
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with HR compliance and government regulations
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification
- Experience with recruiting/hiring, training/development, coaching, employee relations, and/or compensation
- Experience utilizing HR information and payroll systems
Skills Required
- 2+ years experience in HR related functions
- 3+ years of management experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative business partnerships
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities
- Ability to interact well in a team environment and use collaborative skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with HR compliance and government regulations
- PHR or SPHR certification
- Experience with recruiting/hiring, training/development, coaching, employee relations, and/or compensation
- Experience utilizing HR information and payroll systems
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.
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The Company
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.
