HR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Responsible for using project management, continuous improvement, and human resource (HR) knowledge to identify HR gaps and design solutions to support cross functional teams and business operations. Use change management principals to successfully take concepts through implementation, and sustainability. Be a visionary with progressive ideas to fully support unique HR projects and initiatives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree operations management, human resources, business or related degree
- Any demonstrated successful application of project management methodology, tools and best practices; possess a broad knowledge of human resource principles and practices
- 3+ years of progressive project management, process improvement or human resource experience
- Excellent consultative skills and ability to communicate effectively across varied stakeholder audiences
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence all levels of the organization
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented work environment
Desired
- Certified Change Agent/Manager
- Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification
- Six Sigma certification- Define project objectives by assessing current state from different points of view
- Conduct assessments to measure impact of change on people, programs, processes, and technology
- Analyze internal data from various resources and market trends to develop solutions for implementation
- Use end-to-end thinking and problem-solve beyond tasks, ensuring associate experience and business support is not compromised
- Lead the creation of actionable deliverables such as communications plans, sponsor roadmaps, coaching plans, training plans, and resistance management plans
- Quantify project progression, define measurements for success and track return on investments
- Work collaboratively across HR teams and business units to gain alignment on the vision for the future state
- Develop effective change management strategies to mitigate risk and ensure project success
- Manage day-to-day operations of change projects to ensure on schedule, on budget, and in-scope delivery
- Execute a change framework and drive continuous improvement activities to enhance internal change capabilities
- Travel 25% to stores, divisions, and corporate offices
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation