Provide support for Logistics associates regarding employee relations, performance management, recruiting, candidate selection, on-boarding and overall strategic business partnerships. Assist the Total Rewards manager and Human Resources (HR) director of logistics regarding HR projects and administrative functions. Partner with associates/management at regional distribution centers and the Kroger corporate office to facilitate/communicate out about various HR projects, policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations. Assist with maintaining compliance with federal/state regulations in regards to employment/safety. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support the Total Rewards/Logistics director with implementing HR processes/procedures and improving associate relations/communications - Assist with performance excellence discussion (PED) processes and performance management plans - Support the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process for related business units - Provide guidance and direction regarding compensation (offers of employment, job leveling, promotional increases and merit increases); assure alignment with company compensation plan - Provide assistance/support of training initiatives and individual development plans - Partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs - Collect data regarding current facility processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders - Incorporate stakeholder input into project development; communicate details of completed projects to the field to ensure successful implementation - Manage HR department functions; provide support to regional distribution/floral centers. - Provide training to associates for a variety of leadership development training programs and HR systems - Assure compliance with I-9, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations - Monitor the leave process; assure it is in alignment with medical/worker compensation guidelines - Liaison with Kroger Accounting Service Center to complete projects. - Monitor the Employment Tax Credit program to ensure it is effectively implemented and adhered to. - Travel to partner with corporate department managers regarding workforce planning and future needs - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum * 2+ years experience in HR related functions 3+ years of management experience Excellent oral/written communication skills Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality Ability to build/maintain cooperative business partnerships Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/responsibilities Ability to interact well in a team environment and use collaborative skills to accomplish goals Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization * Desired * Bachelors Degree Experience with HR compliance and government regulations Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification Experience with recruiting/hiring, training/development, coaching, employee relations, and/or compensation Experience utilizing HR information and payroll systems