HR GENERALIST

The Kroger Co.•Anderson Township, OH

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports Logistics associates and business units with employee relations, performance management, recruiting, candidate selection, onboarding, and strategic business partnerships. The role assists the Total Rewards Manager and HR Director of Logistics with HR projects and administrative functions, and partners with associates and management at regional distribution centers and the Kroger corporate office to communicate HR projects, policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations. The position helps maintain compliance with federal and state employment and safety regulations and demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The HR Generalist supports HR processes and associate communications, performance excellence discussions and plans, workforce planning, training and development, compensation guidance, and HR department functions. The position gathers information about facility processes, develops improvements with stakeholders, and communicates completed projects to field teams. It also supports regulatory compliance, leave administration, employment tax credit program monitoring, and project coordination with the Kroger Accounting Service Center. Travel is required to partner with corporate department managers on workforce planning and future needs. The essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in HR-related functions.
At least 3 years of management experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to build and maintain cooperative business partnerships.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and use collaborative skills to accomplish goals.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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 and hiring, training and development, coaching, employee relations, and/or compensation.
Experience using HR information and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

Support the Total Rewards/Logistics Director with implementing HR processes and procedures and improving associate relations and communications.
Assist with performance excellence discussion (PED) processes and performance management plans.
Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding for related business units.
Provide guidance regarding compensation, including employment offers, job leveling, promotional increases, and merit increases, in alignment with the company compensation plan.
Assist with training initiatives and individual development plans.
Partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs.
Collect data regarding current facility processes and develop improved methods with stakeholder input.
Incorporate stakeholder input into project development and communicate completed project details to the field to support implementation.
Manage HR department functions and support regional distribution and floral centers.
Provide associates with training in leadership development programs and HR systems.
Ensure compliance with I-9, FMLA, ADA, and EEOC regulations.
Monitor the leave process and ensure alignment with medical and workers’ compensation guidelines.
Liaise with the Kroger Accounting Service Center to complete projects.
Monitor the Employment Tax Credit program to ensure it is implemented and followed effectively.
Travel to partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs.