Dyamond Wilson
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Results-driven Total Rewards leader with expertise in compensation, benefits, labor relations, and regulatory compliance across multi-site workforces. Trusted advisor to senior leaders, known for advancing equitable pay, modernizing programs, and integrating Total Rewards into a holistic employee experience. Brings strong analytical rigor and change leadership to balance risk, cost, and engagement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Benefits Manager
Kroger Co.
09.2025 - Current
- Led strategic evaluation and selection of benefits vendors and plan designs, balancing cost, coverage, employee experience, and organizational objectives
- Directed enterprise health and welfare programs, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision, ensuring competitive positioning and operational excellence
- Oversaw benefits audits, vendor performance, and service-level agreements to drive optimization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
- Ensured full compliance with plan documents, corporate policy, and regulatory requirements, partnering closely with Legal and Finance
- Served as a trusted advisor to leadership on benefits strategy, governance, and workforce impact
Corporate Compensation Project Manager
Kroger Co.
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Owned enterprise-wide incentive and compensation planning programs (annual merit; quarterly and semi-annual incentives), driving strategic alignment, governance, and on-time execution across multiple lines of business
- Served as a trusted partner to Total Rewards leadership, Finance, Payroll, HRBPs, Communications, and Technology, translating business strategy into scalable compensation solutions
- Led audit oversight, eligibility governance, and risk mitigation for incentive plans; provided guidance on plan design, policy interpretation, and compliance
- Directed compensation systems strategy, including testing, validation, and enhancements within Oracle HCM to ensure data integrity and process efficiency
- Delivered executive-ready analytics, market insights, and financial forecasts to support pay range design, incentive costing, and leadership decision-making
Total Rewards Manager
Kroger Co.
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Led cross-functional Total Rewards partnership across multiple business divisions, supporting compensation and benefits programs for 30,000+ associates
- Served as escalation point for complex, sensitive, and high-risk compensation and benefits matters, ensuring timely resolution and confidentiality
- Directed administration and governance of enterprise incentive programs, including merit increases, sales commissions, and bonus payouts across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
- Advised leaders and associates on health, welfare, retirement, and incentive programs, translating policy and plan design into clear, actionable guidance
- Ensured strict compliance with data privacy, plan governance, and regulatory requirements, partnering with Legal and Finance as needed
- Managed external legal partnership with Taft Hartley, supporting labor-related benefits matters and trust administration
Total Rewards Specialist
Kroger Co.
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Administered health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, compliance, and issue resolution
- Represented Total Rewards in collective bargaining, supporting benefits proposals, cost analysis, contract execution, and post-agreement implementation
- Advised associates on core benefits and claims, partnering with vendors and cross-functional leaders to deliver timely, compliant outcomes
- Oversaw employment screening, records management, and compliance programs (LOA, I-9, WOTC, background checks), mitigating risk and supporting enterprise crisis response
HR Field Partner/Trainer
Kroger Co.
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Supported end-to-end field recruitment efforts, including requisition management, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation for hourly and seasonal roles
- Led and executed hiring events and job fairs to build sustainable local talent pipelines and meet fluctuating workforce demands
- Designed, developed, and facilitated leadership training programs for field leaders, strengthening people management capability, compliance awareness, and operational effectiveness
- Coordinated enterprise training delivery and compliance reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements
- Played an instrumental role in hurricane response and recovery efforts, maintaining critical HR operations during store closures and supporting workforce stabilization, communication, and reopening initiatives following flood-related disruptions
- Partnered with field leadership to identify, engage, and advance high-potential talent through targeted pipelines and development initiatives
- Reviewed HR policies and operational processes, providing recommendations to improve hiring efficiency, workforce productivity, and talent management outcomes
Human Resources Assistant Store Leader
Kroger Co.
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed staff scheduling, time-off approvals, and workload distribution to meet production targets
- Trained, onboarded, and oriented new hires on procedures and customer service standards
- Built strong cross-department and team relationships to improve efficiency and address concerns
- Delegated daily tasks, resolved scheduling issues, and supported employee questions
- Supported recruiting efforts by posting roles and engaging candidates via social media and job boards
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2027
Bachelor Of Science - Integrated Studies - Psychology/Sociology/History
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2023
Skills
- Enterprise compensation strategy & design
- Pay equity, market pricing & benchmarking
- Incentive & merit program leadership
- Benefits strategy, compliance & administration
- Workforce analytics & executive reporting
- Workforce analytics & executive reporting
- HRIS optimization (Oracle HCM, Success factors, Workday)
- Cross-functional leadership (Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Communications)
- Risk management, audits & regulatory compliance
- Change management & stakeholder influence
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyamond-wilson-b768a018a
Timeline
Corporate Benefits Manager
Kroger Co.
09.2025 - Current
Corporate Compensation Project Manager
Kroger Co.
12.2023 - 09.2025
Total Rewards Manager
Kroger Co.
05.2021 - 12.2023
Total Rewards Specialist
Kroger Co.
11.2019 - 05.2021
HR Field Partner/Trainer
Kroger Co.
08.2017 - 11.2019
Human Resources Assistant Store Leader
Kroger Co.
09.2015 - 12.2016
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor Of Science - Integrated Studies - Psychology/Sociology/History
Sam Houston State University