Food solutions company SpartanNash today announced the promotion of Nicole Zube from senior vice president to executive vice president, chief human resources officer. Since joining SpartanNash in September 2022, Zube has played a critical role in advancing the Company’s People First strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Under Zube’s leadership, SpartanNash achieved its 2023 Key Performance Indicators for safety and associate retention, performing in the top-quartile among peers with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and reducing turnover by more than 9%. Zube also led the creation and launch of SpartanNash’s first People Philosophy and Competencies, which are measurable skills the company uses to help guide candidate interviews, goal setting, professional development, and the overall associate career experience. She has additionally championed enhancements to SpartanNash’s Total Rewards offering, including pay increases for all entry-level roles in retail and supply chain, expanded bonus program eligibility, a new service awards program, a higher discount for the Associate Stock Purchase Plan, and more.
Since Zube joined SpartanNash, the company has earned accolades that include the Great Place to Work certification, a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list, and a No. 12 ranking on Indeed.com’s Top 25 Most Flexible Companies list.
“Nicole’s work to support our family of 17,000 associates has better positioned the company to deliver on our promise of customer-focused innovation,” said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. “Nicole has driven remarkable, measurable impact that is felt by every individual associate across the organization, and we are proud to recognize her talent, leadership and passion with this well-deserved promotion.”