Kroger

DISTRICT HR LEADER

Kroger$80K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as HR generalist or related HR experience
  • In-depth knowledge of HR processes and employment laws
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills
  • Proven collaboration skills across business lines
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Capability to influence decision-makers and exercise independent judgment

Responsibilities

  • Partner with district leadership as primary HR support for talent strategies
  • Collaborate with COE partners to shape HR policies and strategies
  • Leverage people analytics to drive employee engagement and manage action plans
  • Oversee talent acquisition efforts in collaboration with recruiting COE
  • Monitor organizational headcount within budget, resolving discrepancies
  • Implement HR processes including workforce planning and talent development
  • Execute tailored training initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness
  • Supervise HR team performance, ensuring quality service and adherence to objectives
  • Manage extensive travel needs to support district operations

Benefits

  • Supportive company culture emphasizing respect, honesty, and integrity
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace
  • Training and development programs tailored to unique business needs
  • Opportunity for a leadership role in HR
  • High potential for career progression within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for providing human resource consultation and support to designated business units by interpreting and executing HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives. Contribute to the development of workforce plans with an understanding of external trends that could impact the business. Provide guidance to convert strategies into result driven actions, including organizational design and change management. Manage a team who supports the execution of day-to-day tasks across the talent management cycle, associate relations and total rewards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

- Partner with district leadership, serving as the primary HR partner to support talent strategies and business short- and long-term objectives within district
- Collaborate with Center of Excellence (COE) partners to influence strategies, policies and procedures
- Use people analytics to inform people strategies, engagement drivers and work with leaders to manage action plans
- Manage overall talent acquisition efforts by partnering with the recruiting COE to help with talent needs, prioritization, and progress against hiring plans
- Monitor client groups organizational headcount and financial budget, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Promote execution of HR associate lifecycle processes across client groups, including coaching, associate engagement, organization design, workforce planning and succession management, talent development, compensation planning, communications and change management
- Execute training and development agenda for unique business needs and measure return on investment
- Oversee execution of processes including performance assessments, development plans, and succession planning
- Partner with other HRBPs, identify synergies and process improvements to deliver a consistent experience
- Manage progress of the HR team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and quality of service
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Travel up to 90% of time to support business units
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum
- 3+ years as HR generalist or other related HR experience
- In-depth knowledge of HR business processes and employment laws
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate within and across different lines of business
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence all levels of the organization
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree business administration, human resources or related field
- Any experience with labor contracts
- 2+ years in a HR leadership role
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

About Kroger

Kroger serves customers and the community, how we innovate, and who we hire.

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Joining Kroger means becoming part of a historic company committed to transforming the grocery industry. As one of America's largest retailers, Kroger offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and diversity.

Work You'll Do

At Kroger, every position contributes to our mission of feeding the human spirit. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive change and master their career journey through various employment paths, from in-store roles to corporate positions.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the chance to be at the forefront of industry innovation with Kroger. Our team is dedicated to implementing sustainable practices and technologies that enhance customer experience and community well-being. Your skills in leadership and innovation will find a nurturing home here, pushing the boundaries of what a grocery company can achieve.

Grow with Us

Kroger is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow. We invest in our team's growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development, and opportunities for advancement. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, ensuring every team member can thrive.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Kroger is diverse, skilled, and driven—united by a shared commitment to our customers and each other. Working here, you'll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts communities, supported by a network of colleagues who are as passionate about their careers as you are.

Internship and Training Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Kroger through our internship programs or dive into our diversity training initiatives that prepare you for a long-term career with us. These programs are designed to enhance your skills and ensure you are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Size
420,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.5 billion
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$132.4 billion
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