STORE/HUMAN RESOURCES (Finance)
Responsible for assisting Store Management with the execution of best practices, goals and human resource standards established for the store. Facilitates hiring and training of new associates and newly promoted associates. Supports store team through implementation of human resources initiatives and communications. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Washington, Qualify Food Centers (QFC) merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving QFC customers in 59 stores throughout the Washington and Oregon.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 QFC 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.
- 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.
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word with the ability to learn new computer skills and systems
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction), and clerical skills
Desired
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in human resources or training preferred• Display a positive attitude, and promote trust and respect among associates.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive associate, customer and company information.
• Determine staffing needs based on trends and by partnering with department heads and store management.
• Initiate job requisitions and utilize applicant tracking system to progress applications to the applicable stages in the hiring process.
• Obtain approval for any rehires.
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in the interview process for all applicants
• Initiate background checks, administer drug tests, and follow up on results.
• Process new hire paperwork, update form I-9 records, and create new hire files per company standards and according to local, state and federal regulations.
• Schedule new and promoted associates for in-store or central training.
• Coordinate and assist associates in training to ensure training occurred.
• Coordinate and assist department managers to assess new and promoted associate progress.
• Coordinate and assist associates with completion of online training modules.
• Conduct training classes as assigned.
• Issue, retrieve, and submit training checklists for newly hired and promoted associates.
• Assist store management with improving, maintaining, and promoting positive store morale.
• Distribute and track completion of associate performance reviews.
• Assist store management and cultural councils with associate survey action planning.
• Assist store management with administration of associate survey as needed.
• Maintain store level employee and medical files to company standards; send documents to for imaging as requested.
• Coordinate issuing and retrieval of policy sign-offs and "read and signs".
• Support and promote all company programs
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Salary Minimum: 16.53Salary Maximum: 24.15