POSITION SUMMARY:
Working as part of the HR Team, this position supports the staffing and hiring needs of the organization by identifying and sourcing qualified candidates for open positions. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing and coordinating recruiting initiatives, developing a pipeline of qualified candidates, frequent communication and support of management staff and their staffing needs, working as a liaison between the field workforce and HR Department, completing all aspects of new hire onboarding , review and retention of compliance-related documentation, HRIS maintenance, reporting, special projects and other duties assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work closely with others on the HR Team to ensure smooth coordination of efforts
- Work closely with Division Management to build and maintain a fully staffed workforce
- Source and recruit top talent across multiple states for a range of positions
- Use traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates
- Develop and implement recruiting strategies and best practices
- Cultivate working relationships with hiring managers to aid in recruiting and hiring
- Create job postings and source candidates for all field job assignments
- Coordinate pre-employment screening, new-hire processing and on-boarding practices of all full-time field employees
- Generate and analyze reports associated with recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retention
- Participate in networking and training opportunities to grow and support proficiency in recruiting and staffing competencies
- Organize and manage employee files for compliance and acknowledgment forms
- Produce professional and concise written and verbal communication for employees, managers, meetings and presentations
- Assist with HRIS training and development
- Provide phone support to all field employees and management on HR matters
- Enter and administer sensitive employee data in multiple HR systems
- Provide backup support to other members of the HR team
- Participate in and contribute to department and office meetings
- Perform special assignments and projects as requested
- Deliver outstanding customer service to every employee
- Maintain confidentiality of all personnel related data
- Display ethical standards beyond reproach
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work performed
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4 year degree in HR or related discipline or an equivalent combination of HR work experience and education combined
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Human Resources with a focus in recruiting and staffing
- Bi-Lingual (read, write and speak) fluent English and Spanish (preferred)
- Strong understanding and ability to recruit in all levels of an organization
- Experience and clear understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle process
- Knowledge and experience working with external recruiting sites, resume databases, job fairs and other external recruiting activity
- Strong understanding of HR business processes and employment laws
- Ability to handle sensitive, moderately complex, and confidential information
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applications
- Experience functioning in a corporate office environment
- Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
- Expert organizational, multi-tasking and problem solving skills
- Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
- Ability to effectively craft and deliver a message verbally and in writing
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Must be able to:
- remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
- lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally
DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years of experience in recruiting and hiring, training and development, employee relations and/or HR strategy
- Significant experience and computer expertise with programs like Microsoft Office is essential
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
- Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
- Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Building Trust – interacting with others in a way that gives employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
- Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
- Customer Focus – making others’ needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with fellow P.L. Marketing and Kroger employees
- Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
- Analysis and Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
- Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
- Leadership – Ability to recognize and provide training opportunities; give clear direction to accomplish assigned tasks; hold others to high standards of accountability and address issues when needed in a way that encourages, not discourages the employee
- Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
- Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
- Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
