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Kroger

Human Resources Specialist (Excluding AZ and NM)

Provo, UT

Company Name: Smith's Food and Drug
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Manage recruitment, hiring, training and retention of all store associates. Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. 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.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Promote trust and respect among associates.
  • Model excellent customer service.
  • Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
  • Communicate with store management on a daily basis regarding any and all issues related to hiring, recruiting, and retraining store associates.
  • Submit job requisitions based upon hiring needs.
  • Schedule manager interviews.
  • Complete new hire paperwork, including I-9s, accurately and timely; administer drug tests.
  • Enter associate information into store systems.
  • Issue rewards cards, swipe cards, name badges, training materials, and uniforms to associates.
  • Conduct store walks with new and transferred associates.
  • Schedule new, transferred, and promoted associates for training; conduct training and schedule/assist associates with completing online training modules.
  • Follow up with associates and department managers to ensure training occurs and to assess progress.
  • Issue, retrieve, and submit training checklists for new/promoted associates.
  • Assist store management in improving and maintaining store morale.
  • Conduct associate store walks each shift.
  • Distribute and track completion of associate performance reviews.
  • Assist management in tracking and analyzing turnover and develop plans to reduce store turnover.
  • Assist store director with administration of associate surveys.
  • Check I-9 compliance status each shift.
  • Maintain employee files.
  • Coordinate the issuance and retrieval of policy sign-offs; ensure they are read and signed by associates.
  • Maintain employee communication boards and check/respond to emails each shift.
  • Maintain in-store training supplies.
  • Participate in Human Resources specialist conference calls.
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
  • Report all safety risks/issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws and company guidelines.
  • Ensure that all current customer service, cash control, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety and associate/customer engagement rules are being followed.
  • Maintain flexibility to work any shift.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Knowledge of basic math (e.g., counting, addition, and subtraction)
  • Ability to preserve confidentially of information

Desired Previous Job Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Working knowledge of employment law
  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)


Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Part-Time
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: West

States: Utah
Keywords:

Jobs at Smith's: A division of the Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) one of the nation's largest grocery retailers, Smith's currently operates 139 stores and 95 fuel stations throughout seven western states. Smith's charitable giving, in partnership with 18,000+ associates, generous customers and suppliers, totaled $13.8 million in cash and food products to local organizations in 2015. For more information visit: www.smithsfoodanddrug.com or https://www.facebook.com/careerarsmiths.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: UT || Springville || 1117 West 400 South || 84663 || Smith's Food and Drug || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Part-Time || None

Client-provided location(s): Springville, UT, USA
Job ID: kroger-2082851
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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