TALENT SPECIALIST - Supply Chain and Manufacturing

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Desired

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