Last updated on December 12th, 2024
The Kroger Co. SVP and Chief People Officer Tim Massa has been inducted as a fellow into the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR).
NAHR fellows are recognized for their sustained achievements and contributions to their organizations, the HR profession and society at large.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Tim Massa leading our associates, ensuring our teams enjoy a culture of opportunity, growth and careers with purpose,” said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen.
“Tim leads by example, bringing Kroger values to life everyday guided by the principle that our associates are the heart of our company, enabling us to serve customers and communities. It takes a remarkable HR professional to achieve the status of NAHR Fellow, and Tim is more than deserving of this distinction.”
Massa has held several positions since joining Kroger in 2010. In his current role, Massa leads all areas of HR and labor relations. His areas of responsibilities include human resources and labor relations, including total rewards, labor relations, diversity, business unit human resources, people operations, training and development. He also oversees hiring, retention and engagement, corporate affairs, associate communications, shared services and aviation.
He serves on the board of directors for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the North American Human Resources Policy Association (HRPA). Massa is also a member of the Center for Executive Succession Advisory Board at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.
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In addition, Massa is a member of the Cincinnati Zoo board of trustees, Cincinnati Workforce Innovation Center advisory board, the North American Human Resources Policy Association’s board of directors and American Cancer Society Cincinnati Chapter’s executive committee. He is a 2021 American Cancer Society Cincinnati chapter honoree and a member of the John Stuart Society at the University of Dayton.
Founded in 1992, NAHR is an organization in which people and institutions of distinction in human resources are recognized for their professional achievement and where, through a collaborative effort, the work of the profession is advanced. One hundred and ninety-five people have been elected as fellows.
