Grocery Outlet · 2 weeks ago
HR Manager - Company Stores
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expGrocery Outlet is committed to touching lives for the better and is seeking an HR Manager for their Company Stores. The HR Manager will manage all aspects of the talent lifecycle and HR programs for company-owned stores, ensuring successful store openings and ongoing operations through strong people practices and positive employee relations.
Food and BeverageGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
New Store Openings Lead the HR components of new store openings, ensuring all people-related activities — from workforce planning to onboarding — are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives
Partner closely with the project team, DSMs, and Store Managers to align staffing plans, onboarding timelines, and training coordination
Responsible for executing on deliverables and processes related to new store openings, serving as a trusted partner to the business to identify opportunities for improvement
In partnership with Total Rewards, Payroll, and HR Operations ensure readiness and smooth onboarding for all new hires including systems, benefits, payroll, and compliance
Business Partnership & Leadership Support Serve as the primary HR contact for the Virginia Company Stores leadership team. Support DSMs and Store Managers in building strong, high-performing teams. Serve as an influential advisor to them on org design, workforce planning, capability building, change, and transformation
Provide proactive coaching and guidance to store leaders on talent development, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness
Partner with Corporate HR Business Partners to ensure alignment on talent, compensation, and employee programs
Leverage people data and insights to guide decision-making and support business priorities
Employee Relations & Culture Build and maintain a positive employee relations environment across stores by promoting open communication, fairness, and consistent application of policies
Responsible for conducting and resolving employee relations cases appropriately and timely
Develop leader capability through coaching, feedback, and training on effective people management, conflict resolution, and performance management
Reinforce company culture and values through programs and practices that enhance engagement and retention
Talent, Capability, and Performance Support workforce planning, staffing strategies and recruiting to ensure stores are adequately resourced and talent gaps are addressed proactively
Partner with Learning & Development and Store Operations team to coordinate and deliver key training programs for leaders and employees as needed
Facilitate performance management and development planning processes to drive accountability and career growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in HR, Business, Industrial Relations; MBA or MS HR preferred
7+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 3+ years supporting multi-site retail stores
Demonstrated success driving positive employee relations programs and responding to organized labor activities/events
Hands on experience coordinating site readiness, crafting communication strategies, and leading remediation plans
Expertise in U.S. labor and employment law (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRB) and retail/warehouse safety regulations
Proven experience leading and supporting all HR aspects of new store openings
Hands-on experience supporting mid- and small-scale projects (e.g., Site relocation/expansions, productivity incentive programs)
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and build trust across levels and functions
Excellent communication, project management, and influencing skills
Strong data fluency—able to build and interpret dashboards, use advanced Excel/analytics tools, and translate insights into action
Strong project and change management skills
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within region, occasionally across regions and to our corporate office in Emeryville, CA and other business locations as needed
Preferred
MBA or MS HR preferred
Training in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus Program
Equity
401(k) Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
Company
Grocery Outlet
The largest “extreme-value” grocer in the U.S. We have more than 200 locations in CA, ID, NV, OR, PA Washington.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$439M2019-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $439M
2019-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Jason Potter
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea R Bortner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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