Division Rewards Manager - Store Support Center & Division TBA; Eastern Time Zone

Division Total Rewards Manager - Store Support Center & Division TBA (Eastern Time Zone) Job Description

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.

• 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.

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).

• Job Identification 170063
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 01/08/2026, 03:52 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, 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.
• 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…