Benefits Specialist

Morgan Hunter Companies; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join the Kansas City Metro HR team. This hybrid, direct-hire role supports day-to-day benefits administration, leave management, and employee inquiries, partnering with Payroll and vendors to ensure accurate processes.

The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and customer-focused, able to handle multiple priorities and work independently within a collaborative team environment. A background in HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR experience focused on benefits administration.
• Knowledge of benefits programs, leave management, FMLA, and disability.
• Experience with HRIS and Excel; accurate data handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of employee benefits programs and related HR processes.
• Serve as a resource for employees on benefits, coverage, eligibility, and enrollment questions.
• Manage leave-related processes and coordinate communication with employees and internal teams.

Skills

HR experience

Benefits admin

HRIS

Excel

Communication

Self-starter

Bachelor's preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Hybrid | Direct Hire | Kansas City Metro

Our client is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This position will support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, leave management, and employee inquiries. The role will partner with employees, internal teams, and outside vendors to ensure benefits processes run smoothly and information is maintained accurately. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and enjoys working in a service-oriented HR role. They should be comfortable taking initiative, managing multiple priorities, and working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration of employee benefits programs and related HR processes
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits, coverage, eligibility, and enrollment questions
• Manage leave-related processes and coordinate communication with employees and internal teams
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and external vendors to address benefits questions and resolve discrepancies
• Review benefits records, enrollments, and payroll information for accuracy
• Maintain employee benefits information and assist with HRIS updates and reporting
• Assist with open enrollment, new hire onboarding, and employee communications
• Maintain benefits documentation and support ongoing departmental projects and process improvements

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably with a strong focus on benefits administration
• Working knowledge of employee benefits, leave administration, FMLA, and disability programs
• Experience with HRIS systems, Excel, and maintaining accurate employee data
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred;equivalent experience considered MH456