Division Assistant Hr Leader

Provide human resource consultation and support and implement HR strategies throughout division. Partner to lead the division in developing a high-performance culture where associates are aligned to the business strategy, trained, knowledgeable, and accountable for their performance. Lead the district HR leaders in their execution of human resources functions, including day-to-day tasks across the talent management cycle, associate relations and total rewards.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Provide day to day HR support and consultation for administrative departments and ensure overall alignment with people strategy
• Partner with division HR leader to implement and drive talent strategies
• Manage overall talent acquisition efforts for store and administrative associates by partnering with the recruiting COE to help with talent needs, prioritization, and progress against hiring plans
• Oversee processes including performance assessments, development plans, and succession planning for key roles
• Collaborate with division management and Labor Relations teams in the execution of the overall strategic direction for collective bargaining/associate relations
• Manage and resolve employee relation issues for store leaders and above
• Collaborate with district HR leaders to ensure recruiting, training and performance evaluation processes are compliant with company/legal guidelines
• Assist district HR leaders in reviewing/analyzing turnover statistics to identify opportunities to improve retention and staffing needs and to develop effective recruiting/retention plans
• Support the development and maintenance of an inclusive business culture within the division
• Support district HR leaders with the consistent, ongoing processes related to roles and responsibilities
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel up to 50% of time to support business throughout division
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• 5+ years as HR business partner, HR generalist, or other related HR experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization, positively influence teams and manage conflict
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with an ability to apply quantitative analysis to HR outcomes and use data to influence and drive decisions
• Applied knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes for employment

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree business administration, human resources, or related field
• Any experience with labor contracts, being a store or assistant store leader
• 3+ years in a HR leadership role
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

• Job Identification 172248
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 01/27/2026, 08:49 PM
• Locations 1100 W Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA, 90220, US

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 our 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.

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