Contract Benefits Specialist — Open Enrollment & Compliance

LHH; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a local company in Overland Park, Kansas to fill a Contract Benefits Specialist position. The Benefits Specialist will administer and support employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate enrollment processing, employee communication, compliance, and ongoing benefits support.

This contract role requires 4+ years of benefits experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of benefits administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit programs and related regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and provide outstanding customer support.
• Coordinate open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Maintain and audit benefit records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with benefit providers and vendors to resolve employee and plan-related issues.
• Assist with leave of absence and benefits continuation processes.
• Support compliance efforts related to ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Generate and analyze benefits reports as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate deductions and benefit administration.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

LHH is partnering with a local company in Overland Park, Kansas to fill a Contract Benefits Specialist position. The Benefits Specialist will administer and support employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate enrollment processing, employee communication, compliance, and ongoing benefits support.

This contract role requires 4+ years of benefits experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.