The Kroger Family of Companies Hosting Spring Hiring Event on April 30 to Fill 23,000 Roles

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The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is hosting a spring hiring event on April 30, 2022, aiming to fill 23,000 positions across various departments including retail, e-commerce, and healthcare. The event will feature virtual interviews from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET and in-person interviews at local times. Kroger continues to invest in its workforce, having allocated $1.2 billion in wages and training over the past four years, resulting in an average hourly wage of $17, with total compensation exceeding $22 per hour. The company also offers extensive benefits and educational support.

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• Hiring 23,000 roles, enhancing workforce capacity.
• Invested $1.2 billion in wages and training over four years.
• Average hourly wage increased to $17, total compensation over $22.
• Continues to support employee education with up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.

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America's largest grocery retailer recruiting nationally for salaried and hourly roles

CINCINNATI, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced a spring hiring event scheduled for Saturday, April 30, the grocer's third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will take place from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET for virtual interviews and 1 p.m.–5 p.m. local time for nationwide, on-site interviews.

"After our successful fall hiring event, we are eager to once again open our doors - virtually and in-person - to welcome new members to our our organization," said Tim Massa, Kroger senior vice president and chief people officer. "Hosting a hybrid event allows us to reach and interact with more candidates in the way that works best for them while also showing them the many fresh, uplifting career opportunities available across our company."

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. Kroger has invested an incremental $1.2 billion in associate hourly wages and training over the last four years, including more than $450 million in 2021. This investment in wages has boosted its average hourly wage to $17 and when coupled with benefits, average total compensation is more than $22 an hour.
• Continuing Education Support: The Kroger Family of Companies' continuing education program, offering up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement for both part-time and full-time associates, covers a GED to PhD. Since inception, this program has benefited 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 leverages innovative technologies to deliver on-demand, role-specific training and resources, 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.
• 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.

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, fulfillment center associates, 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 thekrogerco.com/careers/spring-hiring-event.

About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ 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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SOURCE The Kroger Co.

FAQ

What is the date of Kroger's spring hiring event?

The spring hiring event is scheduled for April 30, 2022.

How many roles is Kroger looking to fill during the hiring event?

Kroger is looking to fill 23,000 roles across various departments.

What types of positions are available at Kroger's hiring event?

Available positions include roles in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, and healthcare.

What is Kroger's current average hourly wage for associates?

The current average hourly wage for associates at Kroger is $17.

How much has Kroger invested in associate training and wages?

Kroger has invested $1.2 billion in associate wages and training over the past four years.