Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Kroger General Office
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Assist with overall benefit plan administration for assigned benefit plans applicable to active associates and retirees. Collaborate with the benefit plan managers and team members in working with several vendor account teams to ensure plan compliance. Provide assistance to Human Resources teams and associates throughout the company. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

* Partner with the benefit plan managers and other applicable team members of assigned benefit plans on implementing/delivering benefits to associates and retirees
* Maintain/update plan rules, processes and documentation throughout the year; serve as a liaison between the company and vendors
* Serve as an information resource and provide assistance to all divisions regarding assigned benefit plans, including policy and benefit plan interpretation
* Assist with ensuring assigned benefit plans are compliant with all federal and state laws
* Support summary plan description (SPD) development and project plans for assigned benefit plans; manage timelines and project tasks to complete SPDs on schedule
* Investigate/respond to escalated associate/division inquiries related to assigned benefit plans
* Partner with benefit plan managers and team members in the overall implementation of projects
* Support the applicable enrollment process and project plan for assigned benefit plans, including the development/maintenance of plan specifications, plan rules, processes and other documentation
* Assist divisions with assigned benefit plan enrollment planning, meetings and processes
* Provide ongoing support/maintenance of Taft-Hartley groups for assigned benefit plans
* Understand, coordinate and initiate applicable annual compliance mailings for assigned benefit plans
* Serve as the liaison between the business and technology group for all information technology (IT) needs related to assigned benefit plans
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* General knowledge of employee benefit plans
* Ability to interact with/influence all levels of the organization
* Excellent communication skills and diplomacy when dealing with people
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, follow-up and follow-through skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong independent decision-making skills and ability to be self-directed in planning work; strong organizational skills
* Ability to prioritize daily tasks to meet long-term targets/objectives
* Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality

Desired Previous Experience/Education

* Bachelor's Degree
* 2+ years benefits administration experience

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio
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Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee nearly half a million Associates across 35 states. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || Human Resources || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None