TALENT Specialist – Supply Chain and Manufacturing

Job Category: Human Resources/Diversity

Job Description: The talent specialist will be responsible for driving the recruiting process for Kroger’s internship, co-op and entry-level programs by creating and managing pipelines of early career candidates. They will recruit, screen, and identify top-tier candidates for these programs, then guide them through their program journey from onboarding through offboarding. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Facilitate and manage identification of candidates for internship, co-op, and entry-level programs
• Differentiate Kroger as an employer of choice and attract quality intern candidates through website content, job board content, candidate communications, diversity initiatives, onsite or campus events, and other creative means
• Assist the Manager of Performance, Career, and Talent Planning with bringing the internship experience to life for each rotation
• Partner with Regional Talent Generalists to strategically build and strengthen relationships with colleges and universities through their placement offices, faculty, administration, and student bodies
• Build relationships with all interns; ensure job satisfaction and perpetuate a desire for interns to matriculate to full time associates at Kroger
• Partner with HR managers/generalists, Talent Generalists, and business partners to identify desired program headcount by line of business
• Build and manage requisitions for identified program headcount needs
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop strategies for campus recruiting, set calendar of events, timelines, activities as well as delegate responsibilities to ensure proper participation
• Partner with Marketing & Branding to develop innovative marketing and advertising strategies and collateral to grow brand affinity and maximize all relevant channels of event marketing and communications internally and externally
• Travel approximately 30% to universities and colleges to source candidates and support recruiting initiatives at networking, recruiting and other functions
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience, with a preference for campus recruiting experience or internship program management in a professional services environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with various level of associates and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Intermediate applicant tracking system/application skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Must be a problem solver with strong project management skills and the ability to stay organized and very detailed
• Professional, confident, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Good presentation, communication (oral and written) and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize workloads as well as coordinate and maintain follow-up on multiple projects simultaneously in high volume, fast-paced environment
• Interest in driving diversity and inclusion efforts in alignment with internship strategy

• Bachelor’s Degree human resources, business, communications, marketing, or equivalent field

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