Logistics/Hr Generalist (Bilingual Preferred)

Kroger•Aurora, CO

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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

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