- Company: Rural King
- Location: Sumterville, Sumter County
- Salary: Pay not listed
Rural King at a glance
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HUMAN RESOURCE LEAD at Rural King in Sumterville, Sumter County
Position Summary
Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level human resources operations and create a positive associate experience. This role partners with store leadership to support recruiting, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, training, benefits administration, performance management, and associate engagement.
Your Responsibilities
- Support store-level human resources operations
- Create a positive associate experience
- Partner with store leadership to support recruiting and talent acquisition
- Manage onboarding processes for new hires
- Handle employee relations and HR compliance issues
- Administer benefits packages and ensure compliance
- Conduct performance management reviews
- Engage associates through various initiatives
Qualifications
- Strong experience in human resources, preferably in a retail environment
- Proven track record of building and maintaining positive employee relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in HR software and tools
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Experience with onboarding processes and employee training programs
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is preferred but not required
Working at Rural King
Rural King offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact. As part of the team, you will have opportunities to grow and develop your skills while contributing to the success of our stores.
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What people say about Rural King
- UCLA will transform dead Westside mall into major science innovation center
- Ask HN: How many people on Hacker News live in rural areas?
- America’s largest tool company couldn’t make a wrench in America
- Builder's Remedy goes into effect in many California cities tomorrow
Recent news
- Rural King announces grand opening events for new store in Gadsden - The Bama Buzz
- Rural King Opens New Store in Ontario, Expanding Ohio Footprint - PR Newswire
- Rural King to invest $40 million into Henry County distribution facility, 150 new jobs expected - WSLS
- Veterans collect food, funds at Rural King for local causes - WTAP
- Popular farm supply and home decor store announces opening for new Alabama location - AL.com
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Working in Sumterville, Sumter County
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – August 11, 2026 - Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
- The Financial Services Industry’s Shadow Vendor Problem - Family Wealth Report
- FSI Predictions 2026 - Deloitte
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Business & Financial Operations occupations earn a national median of $76,859 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Human Resource Lead
- Employer Rural King
- Location Sumterville, Sumter County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 15, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (255 words)
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- Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
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- Hacker News — UCLA will transform dead Westside mall into major science innovation center
- Hacker News — Ask HN: How many people on Hacker News live in rural areas?
- Hacker News — America’s largest tool company couldn’t make a wrench in America
- Hacker News — Builder's Remedy goes into effect in many California cities tomorrow
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