Jr Hr Generalist

Partner and provide day to day support and consultation in associate relations, performance management, retention, and total rewards. Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding and partner to create and drive succession planning strategies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Partner and provide day to day support and consultation in associate relations, performance management, retention, and total rewards
• Drive sourcing, recruiting, selection and onboarding; verify that new associates are properly on-boarded and trained to perform their work
• Coordinate new hire and refresher hospitality training for team members
• Deliver and coordinate new hire and refresher OSHA/safety training
• Deliver training and communications/processes for performance excellence discussions (PED), talent calibration, compensation planning and performance management
• Partner to create and drive succession planning strategies
• Support managers in implementing HR processes, procedures, and improving programs to promote retention
• Conduct interviews and feedback discussions to identify and track trends that may impact retention
• Collect data regarding current processes; develop improved methods with input from stakeholders
• Comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, including minor labor laws
• Provide counsel and coaching to management on associate issues (i.e., leaves of absence, workers compensation, PTO, policies)
• Assist the corporate HR department in conducting associate investigations and identifying resolutions
• Travel up to 10% to support assigned lines of business, where applicable
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• 2+ years progressive experience in human resources
• Any knowledge of HR business processes and employment laws, proven knowledge and experience working with external recruiting sites, resume databases and external recruiting activities
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative business partnerships
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field
• Any previous experience in recruiting/hiring, training and development, coaching, employee relations, and/or HR strategy
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

• Job Identification 196312
• Job Category Supply Chain/Logistics
• Posting Date 05/28/2026, 09:46 PM
• Locations 6266 Hamilton Lebanon Rd, Monroe, OH, 45044, US (On-site)

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 the Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• 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.