DISTRICT HR SPECIALIST

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, manage the offer process and initiate pre-screening tests and background checks
• Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding for store positions; verify that new associates are properly onboarded and trained to perform their work
• 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 (i.e., leaves of absence, workers compensation, PTO, policies, retention, performance, succession)
• Coordinate and deliver (as appropriate) associate training programs, including new hire orientation, manager on duty and department leader development
• Act as subject matter expert for associate data and human resource information systems, policies and processes
• Respond to and resolve associate inquires 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 (background checks, drug screen, I-9, new hire paperwork)
• Assess data submissions for completeness and resolve data discrepancies
• Support record requests by retrieving appropriate documentation and providing it to business partners when needed
• Collect data regarding current processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders
• Comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, including minor labor laws and support compliance with food and alcoholic beverage laws / regulations
• Process data entries related to wages / salaries, terminations, status and position changes, newly hired and rehired associates, transfers, time accrual maintenance, updates to associate personal information and other 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
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

Desired

About Us

Based in Colorado, City Market merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving City Market customers in 34 stores throughout Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 City Market family!

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 :

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page !

About the Team

Jobs at City Market : To supportand reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action : Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates :

Health & Well-being Benefits :

Financial Benefits

Growth and Development Benefits :

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!