Associate Engagement Coordinator

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

About the role

The Associate Engagement Coordinator is dedicated to driving the employment life cycle for the store they are assigned. They will primarily be responsible for the creation and execution of internal employee engagement initiatives to drive a people-first culture. This position plays a vital role supporting the hiring process, orientation, training, safety, compliance, and driving excellent store communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process in Workday: posting jobs, conducting interviews, and coordinating final interviews with store leadership.
• Complete job offers and on-boarding processing through Workday.
• Set up and conduct orientation for the store as needed.
• Partner with the local HR Business Partner to post or add hiring events or additional staffing resources as needed.
• Manage the first 90 days of employment for a new hire to validate training and drive engagement; measured by early-stage retention.
• Full ownership of store engagement programs, including recognition conducted on a daily, weekly, and periodic basis.
• Ensure compliance at the store/location level: process timely terminations, I-9 processing, maintain current and compliant Minor Binder (Work Permits), and support scheduling and workforce management system reporting.
• Oversee off-stage locations in-store for the associate experience: break rooms, offices, training spaces, etc.
• Based on volume and need, may serve as the Person-In-Charge for a portion of weekly schedules.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• College degree or college coursework in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related area preferred.
• One year of Human Resources administrative support experience or Human Resource college coursework required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills; ability to interact with associates at all levels.
• Attention to detail, strong data entry skills, and effective organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources is highly preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required; prior experience with HRIS/HRMS preferred.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external customers and leading by example.
• Attention to details and a commitment to timely responses.
• Alignment with our core values: we serve, we have fun, we create solutions, and we win.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Benefits

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Location: 2245 84th St. SW - Byron Center, Michigan 49315. Full-time position.