The Role
Analyzes compensation data, conducts market pricing and surveys, supports pay structures and bonus plans, and advises HR business partners on compensation issues. Prepares reports, manages survey resources and budgets, supports compensation planning, ensures data integrity, and coordinates with HR, analytics, technology, and business stakeholders. Requires strong analytical, communication, confidentiality, project management, Excel, and database skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
Provide recommendations to human resources business partners (HRBPs) based on analysis and established practices. Participate in compensation surveys, conduct various market analyses to support pay structure designs, job leveling and analytical support for pay programs applicable to assigned line of business. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Responsibilities- Update market pricing for roles in assigned line of business for annual compensation planning, special projects and ad hoc requests
- Partner with compensation manager and/or lead compensation manager to provide recommendations to client groups on compensation issues such as job evaluation, FLSA exemption reviews, compensation analyses, total compensation review and related issues
- Prepare standard market analyses and other compensation-related reports for management presentations
- Assist in the design and costing of proposed wage progression structures, market-aligned pay ranges and bonus pay plans to support the total rewards strategy
- Coordinate across Compensation COE to provide enterprise-wide support to business partners throughout the nonexecutive compensation planning process in accordance with compensation guidelines
- Lead compensation survey process and complete compensation surveys based on established survey schedule; build survey library; ensure correct job matching and timely participation; coordinate with PayScale for MarketPay updates
- Oversee the compensation survey library and budget, including standing and new survey acquisition s for improving coverage of enterprise positions
- Generate associate data downloads and create spreadsheets to assist in the development of market analyses and other ad hoc reports
- Coordinate with and respond to requests from corporate and division managers related to market analyses, program design and other compensation-related information while following compensation guidelines, policies and contracts
- Work with division HR, Workforce Analytics and/or Kroger Technology to drive data integrity and/or human resource system changes
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- 2+ years of experience preparing analyses and interpreting/applying data to create reports
- 1 year of total rewards or compensation administration experience (e.g., market pricing and survey participation)
- Excellent mathematical/analytical skills; ability to identify statistical/data relationships, trends and anomalies
- Ability to explain compensation concepts in a simple/straightforward way to internal customers
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Excellent initiative in following through on next steps, discerning the need for additional information and obtaining feedback from stakeholders and other resources
- Excellent attention to detail in providing accurate and quality work deliverables
- Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage shifting priorities
- Strong project management skills
- Effective oral/written communication skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and report generation applications
- Advanced Excel and database program skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any working experience with automated compensation planning (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.)
- Any working experience with compensation administration applications (e.g., MarketPay, Payfactors, Oracle, etc.)
About Us
- Partner with compensation manager and/or lead compensation manager to provide recommendations to client groups on compensation issues such as job evaluation, FLSA exemption reviews, compensation analyses, total compensation review and related issues
- Prepare standard market analyses and other compensation-related reports for management presentations
- Assist in the design and costing of proposed wage progression structures, market-aligned pay ranges and bonus pay plans to support the total rewards strategy
- Coordinate across Compensation COE to provide enterprise-wide support to business partners throughout the nonexecutive compensation planning process in accordance with compensation guidelines
- Lead compensation survey process and complete compensation surveys based on established survey schedule; build survey library; ensure correct job matching and timely participation; coordinate with PayScale for MarketPay updates
- Oversee the compensation survey library and budget, including standing and new survey acquisition s for improving coverage of enterprise positions
- Generate associate data downloads and create spreadsheets to assist in the development of market analyses and other ad hoc reports
- Coordinate with and respond to requests from corporate and division managers related to market analyses, program design and other compensation-related information while following compensation guidelines, policies and contracts
- Work with division HR, Workforce Analytics and/or Kroger Technology to drive data integrity and/or human resource system changes
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QualificationsMinimum
- 2+ years of experience preparing analyses and interpreting/applying data to create reports
- 1 year of total rewards or compensation administration experience (e.g., market pricing and survey participation)
- Excellent mathematical/analytical skills; ability to identify statistical/data relationships, trends and anomalies
- Ability to explain compensation concepts in a simple/straightforward way to internal customers
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Excellent initiative in following through on next steps, discerning the need for additional information and obtaining feedback from stakeholders and other resources
- Excellent attention to detail in providing accurate and quality work deliverables
- Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage shifting priorities
- Strong project management skills
- Effective oral/written communication skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and report generation applications
- Advanced Excel and database program skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any working experience with automated compensation planning (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.)
- Any working experience with compensation administration applications (e.g., MarketPay, Payfactors, Oracle, etc.)
About Us
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience preparing analyses and interpreting or applying data to create reports
- 1 year of total rewards or compensation administration experience, including market pricing and survey participation
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, including identifying statistical relationships, trends, and anomalies
- Ability to explain compensation concepts clearly to internal customers
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Strong initiative, follow-through, and ability to obtain needed information and stakeholder feedback
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work
- Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage shifting priorities
- Strong project management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and report generation applications
- Advanced Excel and database program skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with automated compensation planning systems such as SuccessFactors, Workday, or Oracle
- Experience with compensation administration applications such as MarketPay, Payfactors, or Oracle
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
