Implement the strategic Human Resource (HR) Plan, ensuring a distinct competitive advantage for the organization. Oversee and ensure legal compliance throughout all employee relations activities, including training, investigations, decision-making processes and follow through. Partner with Supply Chain leadership for planning and development activities for new and existing programs and policies. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, and company policies. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Lead and monitor use and effectiveness of recruitment, workforce planning, training, succession planning, career development, and performance management in a smaller/less complex plant or distribution/fulfillment center
- Guide the campus HR team strategically to align the business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics
- Support the development and maintenance of an inclusive business culture within the site
- Partner with leadership in development of business and budget planning activities
- Maintain hourly compensation schedules based on prevailing local market conditions
- Coach HR team and leadership in the strategic use of the company’s compensation programs; advise senior staff on all HR and legal issues
- Serve as conduit for team members to communicate their ideas and concerns to management
- Assist in the understanding and dissemination of corporate messages within the site
- Coach management on communicating priorities and goals/ messages delivered to associates to increase engagement and productivity
- Lead efforts to develop and implement a successor development plan by identifying promotional readiness, determining skill and experience gaps, developing and supporting action plans to close these gaps
- Oversee campus succession plan by working with leadership, Supply Chain HRBPs, and Talent COE to identify and develop bench strength
- Coach managers in the delivery of formal and informal performance feedback focusing on performance and strengthen the linkage of individual and business goals
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping abreast of existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements based upon company guidance
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Travel to Kroger locations to support business needs
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business-related field, or equivalent in work experience
- 2+ years of experience as HR generalist or other related HR role
- Excellent leadership skills, written and oral communication skills, and planning and organizational skills
- Strong team player who has the ability to build teams and motivate others
- Self-motivated with strong initiative to achieve high standards and results
- Ability to establish relationships, build trust, manage conflict and influence others
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
Desired
- 4+ years of experience in HR leadership role
- SHRM SCP/CP, PHR or SPHR certification
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
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business-related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience as HR generalist or related HR role
- Experience leading or coaching HR teams and supervising direct reports
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
- Strong leadership, written and oral communication, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to establish relationships, build trust, manage conflict and influence others
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Maintain and advise on hourly compensation schedules based on local market conditions
- Travel to Kroger locations to support business needs
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- 4+ years of experience in HR leadership role
- SHRM SCP/CP, PHR or SPHR certification
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.
