Lanell Ohlinger

About Lanell Ohlinger

As a human resources professional with more 25 years of experience, I lead with purpose, empathy and a deep commitment to elevating the associate experience across one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers. With a people-first mind-set, I have led company-wide initiatives for organizational design, talent development and culture transformation. As the leader of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, I partner closely with my team and executive leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring our associates are empowered, engaged and equipped to deliver exceptional service to our customers while understanding the depth of career possibilities within the Kroger Family of Companies. I would love to connect with you if you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces, transforming HR into a strategic, enabling function, or leadership with heart in a complex, fast-moving industry.

Experience

1. Group Vice President, Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

   Kroger

   Aug 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   As the leader for Talent & Organizational Effectiveness, I lead recruiting, training, onboarding, talent development & management, corporate security, crisis management, organization effectiveness, change management and diversity, inclusion and cultural experiences for the Kroger Family of Companies. I lead a team of incredible associates who are dedicated to an incredible associate experience for our associates across the country.

Education

• Adrian College

  BBA, Business Management

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Benefits Administration
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Interviews
• Health Insurance
• New Hire Orientations
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Healthcare
• Insurance
• Organizational Development
• Store Management
• New Business Development
• Team Building
• Employee Engagement
• Labor Relations
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Inventory Management
• Microsoft Office
• Onboarding
• Big Box
• Customer Service
• Budgets
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Retail