The Role
Responsible for directing, implementing and overseeing strategies for compensation, health benefits and retirement benefits for all executive and non-executive associate groups, union and non-union across the named specific divisions. Partner with Total Rewards Center of Excellence (TR COE) leads to ensure all appropriate programs and practices are market competitive with a focus on attracting, retaining and rewarding talent. Serves as the subject matter expert on functional and division-wide initiatives, providing consultative business solutions. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities- Partner with TR COE Leads to develop division-wide strategies to meet the needs of the business and overall people strategies
- Lead the development of the annual compensation, health and retirement planning processes for all associate groups to ensure consistent, best-in-class and market driven rewards and benefits
- Partner with Labor Relations to ensure contract negotiations align with total rewards strategies for named divisions; ensure systems are updated accurately following contract ratification
- Plan and direct the design, implementation, administration and communication of total rewards programs, policies/guidelines and processes for all associate levels
- Lead implementation planning and administrative oversight of strategies and collaborate across TR COE teams to ensure consistency and alignment
- Partner with TR COE Leads and Divisional Business Leaders to ensure programs and initiatives meet functions' short and long-term needs
- Partner with TR COE Leads to ensure reward practices and structures are accurately designed and administered in HRIS, Payroll and other applicable systems, for respective divisions
- Provide expertise, guidance, and education to division leaders, managers and associate on all Total Rewards programs
- Travel up to 15% of time to divisions and to GO, as needed
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any experience leading large groups of others located both centrally and remotely, interacting with senior leadership and navigating labor contracts
- 5+ years of Total Rewards (compensation, health benefits or retirement) processes, strategy and administration experience in complex, multi-site organization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to build robust relationships with stakeholders with the ability to effectively influence others and manage conflict
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Highly analytical with the ability to obtain large amounts of data and turn it into actionable insights
- Advanced math skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel
Desired
- Compensation Certified Professional (CCP)
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
About Us
- Lead the development of the annual compensation, health and retirement planning processes for all associate groups to ensure consistent, best-in-class and market driven rewards and benefits
- Partner with Labor Relations to ensure contract negotiations align with total rewards strategies for named divisions; ensure systems are updated accurately following contract ratification
- Plan and direct the design, implementation, administration and communication of total rewards programs, policies/guidelines and processes for all associate levels
- Lead implementation planning and administrative oversight of strategies and collaborate across TR COE teams to ensure consistency and alignment
- Partner with TR COE Leads and Divisional Business Leaders to ensure programs and initiatives meet functions' short and long-term needs
- Partner with TR COE Leads to ensure reward practices and structures are accurately designed and administered in HRIS, Payroll and other applicable systems, for respective divisions
- Provide expertise, guidance, and education to division leaders, managers and associate on all Total Rewards programs
- Travel up to 15% of time to divisions and to GO, as needed
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any experience leading large groups of others located both centrally and remotely, interacting with senior leadership and navigating labor contracts
- 5+ years of Total Rewards (compensation, health benefits or retirement) processes, strategy and administration experience in complex, multi-site organization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to build robust relationships with stakeholders with the ability to effectively influence others and manage conflict
- Demonstrated ability to protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Highly analytical with the ability to obtain large amounts of data and turn it into actionable insights
- Advanced math skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel
Desired
- Compensation Certified Professional (CCP)
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
About Us
Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 Fred Meyer 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.
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.
