Full-Time

Associate Engagement Coordinator

Updated on 8/1/2026

SpartanNash

SpartanNash

1,001-5,000 employees

Food solutions company distributing grocery nationwide

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Ashland, NE, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Workday HRIS
Word/Pages/Docs
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • One year of human resources administrative support experience or human resources college coursework is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills are required, with the ability to interact with associates at all levels.
  • Attention to detail, strong data entry skills, and effective organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills are required.
  • The ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information is required.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • The ability to manage in a fast-paced and energetic environment is required.
  • The position requires lifting or moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods, and frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.
  • The position requires working in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the full-cycle recruiting process in Workday, including posting jobs, conducting interviews, coordinating final interviews with store leadership, and completing job offers and onboarding processing.
  • Set up and conduct store orientation as needed.
  • Partner with the local Human Resources Business Partner to post or add hiring events and resources for staff as needed.
  • Manage the first 90 days of employment for new hires by validating training and driving engagement, with performance measured by early-stage retention.
  • Own store engagement programs, including daily, weekly, and periodic recognition activities.
  • Own store-level compliance, including timely termination processing, I-9 processing, maintaining the Minor Binder and work permits, and supporting scheduling and Kronos reporting.
  • Own off-stage store locations supporting the associate experience, including break rooms, offices, and training spaces.
  • Serve as the Person-in-Charge for portions of weekly schedules based on location volume and need.
  • Provide exceptional service to internal and external customers and lead by example.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Travel requirements vary by assignment.
Desired Qualifications
  • A college degree or college coursework in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related area is preferred.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience with human resources information systems or human resources management systems is preferred.

SpartanNash is a food solutions company formed by the 2013 merger of Spartan Stores and Nash Finch. It has Wholesale and Retail segments: Wholesale distributes a wide range of grocery products, including national brands and private-label items, to independent grocers and military commissaries across the U.S. through a large distribution network, while Retail operates corporate-owned supermarkets that sell food and services to consumers. The combined model lets SpartanNash serve both business customers and individual shoppers, expanding its reach in the grocery market. It differentiates itself by jointly running wholesale distribution and company-owned retail, including support for military commissaries, and by offering its own private-label products. Its goal is to provide a full range of grocery products and services across the food supply chain to meet needs across the market.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Byron Township, Michigan

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Store remodels and wellness activations can lift traffic and loyalty.
  • Private-label launches like seasonal butter expand margin-friendly assortment.
  • Acquisition activity around banners can validate local-market value and brand relevance.

What critics are saying

  • Military commissary contract losses would hit wholesale volume and logistics leverage.
  • Midwest store concentration exposes banners to price wars and discounter share gains.
  • Seasonal private-label bets create inventory risk if holiday sell-through disappoints.

What makes SpartanNash unique

  • Hybrid wholesale-retail model links distribution insights to store operations.
  • Military commissary and exchange distribution creates a specialized, sticky customer channel.
  • Private-label brands and full-aisle assortment support margin and basket expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

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