Benefit Plan Manager - Medical, Dental & Vision

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Manage and administer company-sponsored employee benefit plans, as assigned, along with their applicable policies and procedures. This role involves partnering with other team members to align benefit strategy and plan initiatives with business goals and Total Rewards objectives. The position requires demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned benefit plan vendor relationships, including vendor performance, account management, review meetings, and onsite visits.
Understand the utilization and 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 with federal laws, including but not limited to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, applicable to assigned benefit plans.
Understand the laws and their impact on 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, Total Rewards managers, and leave specialists 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.