Job DescriptionResponsible for providing human resource consultation and support to designated client groups to define and implement 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 executive leadership, serving as the primary HR partner to provide talent strategies to support business short and long-term objectives
- 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
- Support assigned client groups with updating annual resourcing plan to achieve core business targets and manage headcount budget
- Promote strategy of HR employee lifecycle across client groups, including coaching, associate engagement, organization design, workforce planning and succession management, talent development, compensation planning, communications and change management
- Oversee strategy of Kroger Performance & Career Development 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 15% of time to support business units
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum- 3+ years of experience in HR leadership role
- 7+ years of experience as HR generalist or other related HR role
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with an ability to apply quantitative analysis to HR outcomes and use data to influence and drive decisions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization, positively influence teams and manage conflict
- Applied knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes for employment
Desired- Bachelor's Degree business administration, human resources or related field
- Any experience with labor contracts
- Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
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: - A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
