Benefits Coordinator - HR & Compliance Support

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a Benefits Coordinator in Human Resources for Freeman West Campus to support benefit programs, COBRA, and leave administration. The role involves enrollment support, communications, recordkeeping, and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate program administration.

Under the Benefits Manager, you will help employees understand options, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality benefits services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee benefits administration principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of COBRA, leave of absence administration, and applicable benefit regulations preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to explain benefit information clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support for employee benefit programs, leave administration, and COBRA.
• Assist with benefit enrollments, employee communications, record maintenance, invoice processing, premium tracking, and reporting activities.
• Serve as a resource to employees regarding benefit options and procedures while supporting compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

Benefits administration

COBRA & leave administration

Customer service

HRIS (Workday)

Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Freeman Health System is seeking a Benefits Coordinator in Human Resources for Freeman West Campus to support benefit programs, COBRA, and leave administration. The role involves enrollment support, communications, recordkeeping, and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate program administration.

Under the Benefits Manager, you will help employees understand options, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality benefits services.