RECRUITING & RETENTION SPECIALIST-D2

Strengthen district alignment to support recruiting, hiring and retention initiatives by ensuring our stores are enabled to hire candidates faster. Coordinate the training and development of all store employees in accordance with division, company and government policies/procedures. Manage turnover and retention. Support all store associates with business retention initiatives and Customer 1st strategies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. - Ensure pay codes are entered and monitored regularly in the Kronos system
- Onboard new associates for all store departments
- Maintain employee records in accordance to government regulations and confidentiality
- Oversee community recruiting (e.g., store recruiting, store job fairs, hanging signage, days of hiring, etc.) to ensure store hiring candidate pool is sufficient to fill hiring needs
- Maintain staffing levels at all times by hiring and training store associates per the approved format
- Recruit and onboard new applicants for all store departments
- Ensure new associates complete the online work experience credit form
- Conduct new hire orientations using the company approved outline and materials
- Conduct/coordinate continued training to associates through required programs
- Understand union contracts, associate handbooks, policies and procedures and explain them to key stakeholders
- Perform staffing duties (e.g., conduct initial interviews utilizing written job descriptions and conduct hiring, pre-employment drug screens, and criminal background checks)
- Assist management in tracking/analyzing turnover and execute retention best practices
- Oversee the accurate completion of all new hire paperwork and forward to the Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) in a timely manner
- Ensure associates' medical files/records are in accordance with government regulations and confidentiality requirements (in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Work with store leadership and district Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator to identify opportunities in executing division initiatives
- Adhere to and ensure associates adhere to all local, state and federal laws and company guidelines
- Partner with district Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator to coordinate travel to other stores or other locations/meetings to support recruiting, hiring and retention processes/initiatives
- Handle all HR functions within the store (i.e., promotions, demotions, transfers, leaves of absence)
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to take on tasks outside of expertise

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate Degree or retail supervisory experience

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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 Kroger 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:

• 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.