Benefits Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Clients by fielding and answering Employee Benefits related questions
• Provide clarity to employees regarding covered benefits/total rewards program
• Act as a liaison for the Client and their employees with insurance carriers, third party administrators and their respective enrollment platforms and websites
• Perform new hire orientations and open enrollments utilizing webinars, WebEx, etc.
• Provide guidance for new hires regarding their enrollment paperwork, provider networks, employee contributions
• Collect enrollment forms, changes, terminations; process in all applicable systems
• Manage eligibility
• Coordinate and gather information for qualifying events and/or missing data
• Perform verifications of employment, enrollment elections and changes
• Respond to medical support notices
• Manage insurance claims issues (including appeals), filings and procedures
• Perform carrier billing audits and resolve discrepancies appropriately; prepare and process monthly billing
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications - External

Requirements:

• BS in Business Administration, HR or related field
• Familiarity with employee benefits terminology – FSA, HSA, STD, LTD, etc.
• 3 – 5 years HR experience with full breadth of generalist experience (in depth knowledge of employee benefits) and a working knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, FLSA, ADA, USERRA, etc.)
• Experience in working with HRIS Technology, reporting and processing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse client population, both internal and external, to relay accurate, appropriate and timely information
• Analytical thinker who can design and assess effective processes and identify areas for improvement
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kansas City, MO 64112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person