Plan Manager - Medical, Dental & Vision

Job Description

Manage/administer company-sponsored employee benefit plans, as assigned, as well as their applicable policies and procedures. Partner with other team members to align benefit strategy/plan initiatives with business goals and Total Rewards objectives/plan administration. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Oversee assigned benefit plan vendor relationships, including vendor performance, account management, review meetings and onsite visits
• Understand the utilization/financial analysis of assigned benefit plans, recommending strategies to address trends; review rates/renewals and performance guarantee arrangements/results with benefit plan analyst
• Partner with Health Benefits lead to implement assigned benefit plan changes for company-sponsored benefit groups
• Partner with Labor Relations team on healthcare benefits for union-represented associates in company-sponsored healthcare benefit plans, including implementation, administration, and communication
• Partner with Associate Communications team and other benefits plan team members to develop, implement and manage assigned benefit plan communication materials, including internal and external communications
• Ensure compliance of federal laws to include, but not limited to Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Internal Revenue Code applicable to assigned benefit plans
• Understand the laws and their impact to the plans working closely with internal and external legal counsel to develop required notices, plan amendments, plan documents and other required documentation
• Work with division HR teams and Total Rewards managers, and leave specialist to administer assigned benefit plans
• Travel to conferences and vendor facilities for meetings, as needed
• Conduct required year-end processes of assigned benefit plans
• Partner with Legal to file requests for additional registered shares with the SEC as needed.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Any proven management/leadership experience
• 3+ years of experience in the administration of employee benefit plans
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
• Independent decision-making abilities
• Excellent follow-up and follow through skills
• Excellent attention to detail

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years previous benefits administration specifically in assigned benefit plans

• Job Identification 233797
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 04:27 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On-site)

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 programs and diverse career pathways.

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