DISTRICT HR SPECIALIST

Kroger • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding to support fully staffed stores with friendly associates. Interview candidates and make hiring decisions. Partner with relevant stakeholders to create and drive succession planning strategies. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, daily maintenance, release of information, storage, and confidentiality of all associate data. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in human resources or retail department management.
• Knowledge of HR business processes and employment laws.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative business partnerships.
• Effectively able to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven knowledge and experience working with external recruiting sites, resume databases and external recruiting activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources.
• Experience in recruiting/hiring, training and development, coaching, employee relations, and/or HR strategy.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding for store positions.
• Interview candidates and make hiring decisions.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to create and drive succession planning strategies.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, daily maintenance, release of information, storage, and confidentiality of all associate data.
• Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, manage the offer process and initiate pre-screening tests and background checks.
• Assist the division HR department in conducting associate investigations.
• Lead and support store leadership in implementing HR processes, procedures and programs to promote engagement, culture and retention.
• Provide counsel and coaching to management on associate issues.
• Coordinate and deliver associate training programs, including new hire orientation.
• Act as subject matter expert for associate data and human resource information systems.
• Respond to and resolve associate inquiries with a sense of urgency and high level of service.
• Conduct exit interviews and feedback discussions to identify and track trends that may impact retention.
• Support talent acquisition in the creation and ongoing maintenance of hiring requisitions and new hire onboarding process.
• Assess data submissions for completeness and resolve data discrepancies.
• Support record requests by retrieving appropriate documentation.
• Collect data regarding current processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders.
• Comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Process data entries related to HR activities in an accurate and timely manner.
• Travel to store locations to drive HR initiatives and provide consultation and support for management and onsite staff.

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees