Benefits Coordinator

Garney Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to enhance employee satisfaction through effective benefits management. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with HR and payroll departments to ensure seamless processing of benefits, resolve employee inquiries, and maintain meticulous records. Your expertise in benefits regulations and strong interpersonal skills will be crucial as you develop training materials and conduct informative meetings. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive work environment while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Long-term disability

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Plan

Free medical and prescription plans

401(k) with a 3.5% match

Weekly paychecks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration required.
• 4-5 years of experience in benefits coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process enrollments and manage benefits-related inquiries.
• Coordinate distribution of benefits information and conduct education meetings.
• Generate reports to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Skills

Excel

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

4-5 years of benefit experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS Software

Job description

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As a Benefits Coordinator in North Kansas City, MO, you will work closely with our human resources and payroll departments to coordinate daily benefits processing. You will research benefit plans, communicate with employees, and resolve benefit-related issues. Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with other departments and external providers are essential.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Process enrollments, including benefits and updating beneficiary coverage.
• Develop training materials and translations for benefit-related documents.
• Generate enrollment reports to ensure benefits are accurately reflected in payroll.
• Prepare and maintain weekly/monthly reports on employee metrics.
• Coordinate distribution of benefits information and eligibility criteria.
• Ensure timely distribution of employee notices.
• Organize and conduct benefits education meetings.
• Manage employee inquiries via phone and email.
• Collaborate with payroll, HRIS, and employee services.
• Create ESOP and open enrollment packets.
• Assist with claims issues.
• Respond to employee questions about FMLA rights and procedures.
• Maintain documentation related to FMLA requests and approvals.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or 4-5 years of benefit experience, preferably on the employer side.
• Extensive proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including FMLA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Long-term disability.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

CONTACT US

If interested in this Benefits Coordinator position in North Kansas City, please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities at Garney Construction, visit careers.garney.com. For questions or more information, contact Christina via email.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GARNEY

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums).
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay.
• Company stock at no cost starting your first day.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% match.
• Student loan resources.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with contributions.
• Free life insurance & disability policy.
• Access to healthcare coordinators and counseling at no cost.
• Legal/financial consultations at no cost.
• Programs for weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions, and more.
• 50% employee discount in Garney apparel store.

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