Senior Human Resources Specialist

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At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

The HR Specialist is responsible for the end‑to‑end administration, coordination, and execution of workforce reduction activities across the enterprise, including individual role eliminations, group reductions, and location closures. This role serves as the operational owner for RIF systems, severance calculations, documentation, dashboards, and day‑of execution readiness.

The Specialist partners closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Legal, Payroll, IT, Asset Protection, Information Security, and other critical stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and seamless execution of associate notifications and post‑notification activities. This role ensures HRBPs and leaders are equipped with timely, accurate severance information to support associates with clarity, consistency, and respect during workforce transitions.

This role requires strong system proficiency, exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrated experience supporting reductions in force, including union populations. Over time, this role may expand to support global RIF and severance administration.

Main responsibilities: RIF & Severance Administration

• Own day‑to‑day administration of Reduction in Force (RIF) and severance processes for individual and group workforce reductions, including location closures and enterprise‑wide actions.
• Coordinate and validate severance eligibility determinations and calculations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with severance plans, collective bargaining agreements, employment agreements, and legal requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable severance records, including eligibility determinations, payment details, release agreements, and key milestones.
• Own severance dashboards, trackers, and tools used to support RIF execution, reporting, and leadership visibility, partnering closely with HR Technology and IT on enhancements and system stability.
• Support timely and accurate processing of final pay and severance payments in partnership with Payroll and Legal.

Day‑of Notification Execution

• Serve as the central point of coordination for day‑of notification execution to ensure smooth delivery of associate notifications across impacted populations.
• Conduct pre‑planning sessions with HRBPs to review timelines, severance details, documentation requirements, and execution readiness ahead of notification days.
• Ensure HRBPs have individualized, accurate severance information to prepare communication plans and support leaders during notification conversations.
• Provide real‑time coordination and issue resolution during notification activities as needed.

Legal, Union & Compliance Coordination

• Partner closely with Legal on RIF‑related compliance requirements, including OWBPA disclosures, release agreement processes, and union considerations.
• Ensure accurate compilation, review, and distribution of severance and release documentation to impacted associates following notifications.
• Track execution of Severance and General Release Agreements, including signature status, revocation periods, and completion timelines.
• Escalate non‑responsive or time‑sensitive cases to HRBPs and Legal to ensure compliance and timely resolution.
• Support union population reductions in partnership with Labor Relations and Legal, ensuring alignment with collective bargaining agreements and notice requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key coordination point across stakeholders (HRBPs, Legal, Payroll, IT Field Services, Asset Protection, Info Sec, Facilities, etc.) to ensure accurate data handoffs and aligned execution timelines.
• Ensure system access changes, equipment return processes, and security protocols are coordinated with notification and termination timelines.
• Support execution governance by tracking dependencies, risks, and completion status across stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Enablement

• Identify opportunities to improve RIF and severance workflows, tools, documentation, and reporting.
• Partner with HR Operations and HR Technology teams to enhance system functionality and data quality.
• Maintain clear process documentation, job aids, and guidance materials to support consistent execution by HRBPs and cross‑functional partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering Reduction in Force (RIF) and severance processes in a corporate environment.
• Experience supporting workforce reductions that include union populations.
• Strong system proficiency with demonstrated ability to own and manage process tools and dashboards in partnership with technology teams.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and structured data tracking.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables in high‑stakes environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with Employment Legal on OWBPA and severance compliance.
• Experience supporting large‑scale, multi‑location, or enterprise‑wide workforce reductions.
• Familiarity with Docu Sign or similar document management tools.
• Exposure to global workforce or multinational employment practices is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Operational Excellence
• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
• Detail Orientation & Data Accuracy
• Stakeholder Partnership
• Systems & Process Ownership
• Clear Communication in Sensitive Situations

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video:

ACI Values

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