Manager, Executive Recruiting, Development & Succession Planning

Responsible for identifying, attracting, onboarding, and developing top executive talent, both internally and externally, to build Kroger's future leadership bench.

Drives strategic talent initiatives by proactively aligning leadership needs with business goals, conducting in depth field assessments and leading comprehensive succession planning and executive development programs.

Serves as a trusted, strategic partner to senior leadership ensuring Kroger has the right leaders in place to fuel business success and innovation.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum


* 5+ years of experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, talent or leadership development, preferably in a large, complex organization.


* Strong business acumen and ability to quickly understand diverse business operations.


* Demonstrated experience designing and executing executive onboarding and development programs.


* Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders.


* Experience with succession planning and talent assessment methodologies.


* Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.


* Passion for elevating leadership and driving business results through people.

Desired


* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.


* Certification in executive coaching, leadership development, or assessment tools (e.g., Korn Ferry, Hogan, DDI).


* Experience working with external search firms and executive networks.


* Track record of recruiting and developing diverse executive talent.


* Experience with HRIS and talent management systems.



* Develop and execute a comprehensive executive recruiting strategy to identify and attract high-potential internal and external candidates for key leadership roles.


* Partner with business leaders across the enterprise to understand current and future executive talent needs, aligning recruiting efforts with business strategy.


* Spend time in the field, walking stores/sites, meeting teams, and assessing leadership potential to ensure a deep understanding of the business and talent landscape.


* Own the executive onboarding process, ensuring a seamless and impactful transition for new leaders, including tailored onboarding plans and integration support.


* Design and oversee executive development programs, partnering with Talent and Org Effectiveness leadership, senior executive leadership, and Pearl Street Academy leadership as appropriate, including coaching, mentoring, and targeted learning experiences to accelerate readiness for future roles


* Lead succession planning efforts for executive positions, maintaining an up-to-date, actionable pipeline of ready-now talent.


* Assess and report on executive talent metrics, providing insights and recomm...