Top 58 Benefits administrator Jobs in Kansas City Ks

Human Resources - Benefits Manager Specialist - Hybrid
NOW Hiring Heroes —Kansas City, KS
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- HIPAA
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Total Rewards Consultant - Benefits Lead - Hybrid
University of Kansas Health System —Shawnee Mission, KS
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
Guidant Financial —Kansas City, KS
- $23.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Insurance sales and service
American Family Insurance —Kansas City, MO
- $52,400.54 - $63,106.02 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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Health Insurance Agent (Base Salary + Commission)
Cuba INS Agency —Liberty, MO
- From $36,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Account Administrator, Employee Benefits
HUB International —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
Benefits Specialist
ExplorUS Corporate —Overland Park, KS
- $78,500 - $85,000 a year
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
State of Missouri —Kansas City, MO
- $52,511.52 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
7d
Payroll Administrator
AG Growth International Inc. —Lenexa, KS
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employment & labor law
- Mid-level
Benefits & Payroll Specialist
THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT INC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
13d
Client Executive – Employee Health & Benefits
Marsh —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Tuition reimbursement
Enrollment and Eligibility Processor
Zenith-American —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Participant Services Representative
Mid-America Carpenters Benefits —Kansas City, MO
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Leave of Absence Coordinator
Lockton, Inc. —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Operations & Executive Support Coordinator
Brush Creek Benefits —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Payroll Specialist
Heartland, LLC —Kansas City, MO
- $30 - $32 an hour
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Account Manager- Group Benefits
Lockton, Inc. —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Retirement Plans Administrator
HDR —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Office
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Account Manager, Employee Benefits
HUB International —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
11d
Payroll Specialist
UMB Financial Corporation —Kansas City, MO
- $43,000 - $68,600 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- Math
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Human Resources - Benefits Manager Specialist - Hybrid

NOW Hiring Heroes -
Kansas City, KS

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Job Details

14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Spreadsheets
Leave management
HR legal compliance
Bachelor's degree
Vendor relationship management
Technical Proficiency
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Human Resources - Benefits Manager Specialist

Location - Hybrid
Compensation - Aggressive

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the administration, strategy, and continuous improvement of our comprehensive employee benefits programs. This position oversees health and welfare plans, retirement programs, executive benefits, leave administration, vendor management, and total rewards initiatives for a large, multi-site workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR leader who combines deep technical expertise in benefits administration with strong leadership, compliance knowledge, and analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

Lead the administration of comprehensive employee and retiree benefit programs serving a large multi-site workforce.
Manage retirement plans, including multiple 401(k) plans, pension plans, and deferred compensation programs.
Oversee retiree medical, life insurance, and related benefit programs while serving as a primary resource for retiree inquiries.
Chair retirement plan governance committees and coordinate committee meetings, documentation, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to recommend enhancements that maintain competitive and cost-effective benefit offerings.

Health & Welfare Programs

Oversee all health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits.
Manage annual open enrollment activities in partnership with HRIS, Payroll, and Communications teams.
Analyze utilization, costs, and trends while presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
Ensure effective administration of company leave programs, including federal and state leave compliance.
Partner with HR leadership to evaluate and enhance total rewards strategies.

Vendor Management

Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, investment managers, and other benefit vendors.
Negotiate vendor agreements and monitor service levels and overall performance.
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery while managing benefit costs.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including:
- ACA
- ERISA
- HIPAA
- COBRA
- FMLA
Oversee preparation and filing of regulatory reports, including Forms 5500 and 1095.
Coordinate annual audits, nondiscrimination testing, and compliance reviews.
Prepare executive reports, metrics, and recommendations based on benefits data and industry trends.
Support labor negotiations related to employee benefits and ensure compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of benefits professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for employees, retirees, managers, and HR partners regarding complex benefits matters.
Develop employee communication materials and lead educational sessions to improve understanding of benefit offerings.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience administering employee benefits, including health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
Experience managing regulatory filings, including Forms 5500 and 1095.
Experience working with online benefits enrollment platforms and HRIS systems.
5+ years supporting benefits in a multi-site organization.
Experience managing relationships with brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, and investment partners.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail abilities.

Preferred

5+ years of people leadership experience.
Extensive experience administering pension and retirement plans.
Experience chairing retirement or investment committee governance.
Experience supporting unionized workforces and collective bargaining agreements.

What You'll Bring

Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
Strategic thinking combined with operational execution.
Deep knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance.
A customer-focused mindset with the ability to communicate complex benefit information clearly.
The ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.
Primarily office-based with occasional travel as needed.

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Human Resources - Benefits Manager Specialist

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

Health & Welfare Programs

Vendor Management

Compliance & Reporting

Leadership

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

What You'll Bring

Work Environment