Benefits & Wellness Operations Specialist

Busey; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Busey is seeking a Benefits Generalist to provide administrative and operational support for associate benefit and wellness programs. You will ensure data accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems, assist with enrollment, billing, reporting, and eligibility, and help with audits and documentation.

The role also involves supporting wellness initiatives and associate engagement to sustain efficient benefits operations.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of associate benefits and payroll deductions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, spreadsheets, data review).
• Using HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Data reconciliation and basic analysis.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling associate information.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of associate benefit programs by maintaining accurate data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems and assisting with enrollment, billing, reporting, and eligibility processes.
• Perform regular benefit reconciliations by comparing vendor invoices to payroll deductions, identifying discrepancies, and supporting timely resolution to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track benefit expenses and assist with budget monitoring, reporting, and cost analysis, contributing to forecasting and financial planning efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve billing, eligibility, and claims-related issues, ensuring efficient program operations.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• Support wellness program administration, including managing communications, maintaining platform data, tracking participation, and assisting with engagement initiatives.
• Assist with audits, renewals, and special projects, including merger-related benefit integration and process improvements.
• Respond to associate inquiries and provide general administrative and operational support to the Benefits team.

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Vendor systems

Data reconciliation

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Vendor systems

Job description

Busey is seeking a Benefits Generalist to provide administrative and operational support for associate benefit and wellness programs. You will ensure data accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems, assist with enrollment, billing, reporting, and eligibility, and help with audits and documentation.

The role also involves supporting wellness initiatives and associate engagement to sustain efficient benefits operations.