Benefit Specialist

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and prescription insurance

Paid time off program

401(k) with employer match

On-the-job training

Job summary

A leading dealership in Leawood, KS, is seeking a Benefit Specialist to manage employee benefit programs. This in-office role involves administering health and insurance benefits, responding to inquiries, and serving as a liaison between employees and vendors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in human resources or benefits administration, along with excellent customer service skills. The company offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in human resources or benefits administration preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including health insurance and other employee benefits.
• Respond to benefit inquiries from employees.
• Act as liaison between employees and benefit vendors.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in human resources or benefits administration

Job description

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy‑Hoffman Company, LLC, North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group, seeks a Benefit Specialist. This fully in‑office role is located in Leawood, KS, and focuses on administering employee benefit programs and answering employee questions. The Benefit Specialist provides guidance to all MHC locations on various employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including health insurance, prescription drug, dental, vision, profit sharing, voluntary term life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health savings account, and credit union plans.
• Respond to benefit inquiries from employees.
• Act as liaison between employees and benefit vendors.
• Handle COBRA notifications, enrollments, terminations, and COBRA payment collection.
• Serve as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and leave‑of‑absence (LOA) coordinator.
• Assist in developing benefit presentations and communication materials to educate employees.
• Compile data and produce reports using computer skills.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement new procedures where possible.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in human resources or benefits administration preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette.
• Well‑organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient computer skills and prior office experience required.
• Familiarity with employee benefit plan administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and prescription insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off program
• 401(k) and profit sharing with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Internal promotion opportunities
• On‑the‑job training

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled