CINCINNATI, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.
(NYSE: KR) today announced its Family of Companies' second
nationwide hybrid hiring event, including virtual and on-site
interviews, will take place from 2-5 p.m. ET
on Wednesday, October 13. The organization's mission is to
hire 20,000 associates by finding talent for retail, e-commerce,
manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate,
and pharmacy and healthcare roles.
"The Kroger Family of Companies is eager to welcome 20,000
associates to our organization as we prepare for an incredible
holiday season where customers are planning to return to larger
family gatherings and celebrations," said Tim Massa, Kroger's senior vice president and
chief people officer. "It's an exciting time to work in grocery
retail, and as one of the leading retailers and employers in
America, we're committed to offering associates a culture of
opportunity and career with purpose, competitive pay and benefits,
and flexible schedules. We truly want our associates to have a
rewarding and uplifting experience while meeting our customers'
needs and delivering on our promise to be in-stock, fresh, and
friendly."
The Kroger Family of Companies offers resources, benefits, and
training, to support and develop associates and make their lives
easier including:
- Wages & Benefits: The Kroger Family of Companies
provides comprehensive compensation packages, including competitive
salaries and wages, healthcare, and retirement. In addition to an
$800 million incremental investment
in associate wages and training over the last three years, the
organization is investing $350
million more in 2021 that has increased its average hourly
wage to more than $16 nationally and
when coupled with benefits, total compensation is more than
$21 an hour.
- Continued Education & Tuition Reimbursement: The
Kroger Family of Companies' tuition reimbursement program, offering
up to $21,000 for both part-time and
full-time associates, covers a GED to PhD. Since inception, this
program has benefitted 6,789 associates, with hourly associates
making up 88.4% of those who have taken advantage of the offering
so far.
- Training & Development: The Kroger Family of
Companies offers on-demand, role-specific training and resources
through FEED desktop and mobile and modern learning platforms like
Axonify as well as leadership, career advancement, and diversity,
equity, and inclusion training.
- Health & Wellness: The Kroger Family of
Companies continues to further support associates' safety, health,
and well-being by coaching managers to lead with compassion and
empathy and through resources like The Well-Being Assistant powered
by Magellan Health that is available 24/7 and offers free
counseling sessions as well as BetterHelp, another mental wellness
resource. The organization also encourages use of Whil, a wellness
platform that encourages activities like mindfulness, yoga, and
sleep. Additionally, the organization continues to award a one-time
payment of $100 to
associates who become fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
- Perks & Discounts: The Kroger Family of
Companies provides flexible scheduling, an advance pay option
through partner DailyPay, as well as discounts on groceries,
electronics, streaming services, travel, and more.
"We know that a career looks different for everyone, so we
strive to provide the tools and support associates need to create
their own path to success. No matter where your journey begins, we
have fresh opportunities for everyone," continued Massa.
Hiring Event Details
The Kroger Family of Companies
welcomes individuals who are looking for a career with purpose.
Available opportunities include store leaders, customer service
managers, personal shoppers, e-commerce specialists, digital
marketing managers, software engineers, data architects, delivery
drivers, warehouse workers, machine operators, category and
procurement managers, financial analysts, pharmacists, pharmacy
technicians, project managers, and administrative supporters. To
preview all available roles and register for the hiring event,
visit The Kroger Family of Companies' career site.
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About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are
Fresh for Everyoneâ„¢ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human
Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a
million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily
through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner
names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste
communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and
investor relations site.
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