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Recruiting and Retention Specialist - D3
Recruiting and Retention Specialist - D3-October 2024
Cincinnati
Oct 29, 2025
ABOUT KROGER
The Kroger Family of Companies bring quality food and community support to locations all across the United States.
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Food & Beverage
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About Recruiting and Retention Specialist - D3

  Company Name: Kroger Stores

  Position Type: Employee

  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  Position Summary

  Strengthen district alignment to support recruiting, hiring and retention initiatives by ensuring our stores are enabled to hire candidates faster. Coordinate the training and development of all store employees in accordance with division, company and government policies/procedures. Manage turnover and retention. Support all store associates with business retention initiatives and Customer 1st strategies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

  Essential Job FunctionsEnsure pay codes are entered and monitored regularly in the Kronos systemOnboard new associates for all store departmentsMaintain employee records in accordance to government regulations and confidentialityOversee community recruiting (e.g., store recruiting, store job fairs, hanging signage, days of hiring, etc.) to ensure store hiring candidate pool is sufficient to fill hiring needsMaintain staffing levels at all times by hiring and training store associates per the approved formatRecruit and onboard new applicants for all store departmentsEnsure new associates complete the online work experience credit formConduct new hire orientations using the company approved outline and materialsConduct/coordinate continued training to associates through required programsUnderstand union contracts, associate handbooks, policies and procedures and explain them to key stakeholdersPerform staffing duties (e.g., conduct initial interviews utilizing written job descriptions and conduct hiring, pre-employment drug screens, and criminal background checks)Assist management in tracking/analyzing turnover and execute retention best practicesOversee the accurate completion of all new hire paperwork and forward to the Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) in a timely mannerEnsure associates' medical files/records are in accordance with government regulations and confidentiality requirements (in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Work with store leadership and district Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator to identify opportunities in executing division initiativesAdhere to and ensure associates adhere to all local, state and federal laws and company guidelinesPartner with district Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator to coordinate travel to other stores or other locations/meetings to support recruiting, hiring and retention processes/initiativesHandle all HR functions within the store (i.e., promotions, demotions, transfers, leaves of absence)Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

  Minimum Position Qualifications High School Diploma or GEDAbility to take on tasks outside of expertiseProficient in Microsoft OfficeStrong leadership skills

  Desired Previous Experience/Education Bachelor's DegreeAssociate Degree or retail supervisory experience

  Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

  Required Travel: None

  Required Certifications/Licenses: None

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Regions: Midwest

  States: Ohio

  Keywords:

  Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

  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: OH || Cincinnati || 150 Tri County Pkwy || 45246 || Kroger Stores || None || Human Resources || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None

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