Human Resource Lead

About the role

Build Your Career with Rural King Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level human resources operations and create a positive associate experience. This role partners with store leadership to support recruiting, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, training, benefits administration, performance management, and associate engagement. The HR Lead serves as a resource for associates and leaders while helping build a workplace culture centered around People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and assist with candidate selection for open positions.
• Coordinate interviews and support a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with hiring events, community recruiting efforts, and local talent initiatives.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientations, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate associate records, HRIS information, attendance records, and employment documentation.
• Support benefits administration, leave management, and HR reporting.
• Serve as a trusted resource for associates by answering questions and providing guidance.
• Partner with Store Managers and HR Business Partners on employee relations, performance coaching, and associate development.
• Assist with workplace investigations, documentation, and policy compliance.
• Coordinate training programs including onboarding, safety, workplace policies, and role-specific development.
• Support store safety initiatives, accident reporting, safety audits, and compliance efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of associate and company information.
• Communicate company programs, benefits, wellness initiatives, and important updates.
• Provide professional support to associates, leaders, and Store Support Center partners.
• Participate in cross-training and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience preferred.
• Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, or associate engagement.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, and workplace compliance.
• Experience using HRIS, ATS, or other computer-based systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem