HR GENERALIST

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.Minimum

2

years experience in HR related functions

3

years of management experience

E

xcellent oral/written communication skills

A

bility to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality

A

bility to build/maintain cooperative business partnerships

A

bility to prioritize and handle multiple projects/responsibilities

A

bility to interact well in a team environment and use collaborative skills to accomplish goals

A

bility to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Desired

B

achelor's Degree

E

xperience with HR compliance and government regulations

P

rofessional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification

E

xperience with recruiting/hiring, training/development, coaching, employee relations, and/or compensation

E

xperience utilizing HR information and payroll systems

S

upport the Total Rewards/Logistics director with implementing HR processes/procedures and improving associate relations/communications

A

ssist with performance excellence discussion (PED) processes and performance management plans

S

upport the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process for related business units

P

rovide guidance and direction regarding compensation (offers of employment, job leveling, promotional increases and merit increases); assure alignment with company compensation plan

P

rovide assistance/support of training initiatives and individual development plans

P

artner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs

C

ollect data regarding current facility processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders

I

ncorporate stakeholder input into project development; communicate details of completed projects to the field to ensure successful implementation

M

anage HR department functions; provide support to regional distribution/floral centers.

P

rovide training to associates for a variety of leadership development training programs and HR systems

A

ssure compliance with I-9, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations

M

onitor the leave process; assure it is in alignment with medical/worker compensation guidelines

L

iaison with Kroger Accounting Service Center to complete projects.

M

onitor the Employment Tax Credit program to ensure it is effectively implemented and adhered to.

T

ravel to partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs

M

ust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation