Kroger · 1 day ago
RECRUITING & RETENTION SPECIALIST-D2
Springboro, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKroger is the nation’s largest grocer, dedicated to feeding the human spirit through diverse teams and exceptional customer experiences. The Recruiting & Retention Specialist will support recruiting, hiring, and retention initiatives, manage turnover, and coordinate training for store employees.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong leadership skills
Ability to take on tasks outside of expertise
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree or retail supervisory experience
Benefits
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.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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