JOB SUMMARY: The Human Relations Coordinator (HRC) is responsible for assisting the Store Manager in staffing and recruitment, onboarding new associates, cascading information throughout the store in relation to benefits, job postings, and internal messaging. The HRC is a resource for the store’s associates, as well as support for the day-to-day operations of the retail location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Walk the store daily, i.e. make contact with and be available to all associates working.
• Coordinate Claude Varney Awards Program for store location
• Facilitate birthday and retirement recognition of associates, report to the Store Manager
• Maintain all state and federal required postings on Human Resource’s Bulletin Board
• Maintain minor files, check for daily/weekly compliance
• Maintain local school calendars to prevent violations
• Assist with maintaining Kronos Time-Keeping attendance system, and serve as store specialist for all questions and concerns related to the timekeeping system.
• Update attendance, tardiness occurrences report and review with Store Manager for policy violations.
• Review Food Safety exception reports, cover with Store Manager
• Facilitate the review process
• Fill out Worker’s Compensation and General Liability forms.
• Order uniforms and maintain inventory.
• Coordinate School Bucks Program.
• Maintain information security in the back office, doors locked if associate is not present.
• Attend and assist the store manager in preparing for department head meetings.
• Gather and distribute information to Safety Committee.
• Ensure that Personal Automobiles Used for Business Purpose form is completed by appropriate associates
• Flexible schedule based on the needs of the store.
• Any day the Human Relations Coordinator is interviewing, hiring, or training, the schedule will reflect the times candidates are available. Example: Students may not be available before 4:00 p.m.
• Actively participates in Associate Engagement Activities to include, but not limited to Associate Engagement Budget (shared with Store Manager), SharePoint postings, and store-centric huddles
• Facilitates and coordinates Associate of the Month/Year awards process.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager.

Job Qualifications:

• Complete understanding of Company’s culture.
• Ability to conduct self in a professional manner.
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality with company and associates’ information.
• Ability to communicate effectively to associates of all levels via verbal and written communication.
• Exhibit patience.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through with multiple assignments.
• Effective at training on all levels.
• Generates excitement and enthusiasm to learn and is a great motivator.
• Strong interviewing skills.
• Self-Motivated
• Willing to be assertive in communicating ideas and concerns, when necessary, with all levels of management.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals daily.
• Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties.

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations.

We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide.

Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.