Hybrid Benefits Specialist — Growth, Perks & Impact

Avant Specialty Benefits; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Profit Sharing

Generous time off

Volunteer time off

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Job summary

Avant Specialty Benefits is hiring a Benefits Specialist in Kansas City for a hybrid role. You will process enrollments per client agreements, provide phone-based support, advocate for clients, and help improve processes.

The position requires a Life & Health license and 2–4 years in HR/employee benefits, with telephonic customer service experience a plus. Join a collaborative team focused on clarity and confidence in benefits navigation, contributing to data accuracy, vendor coordination, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Active state Life & Health Insurance license required.
• 2–4 years of HR or employee benefits experience.
• Telephonic customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process employee benefit enrollments per client agreements.
• Provide phone-based support for enrollments, onboarding, and eligibility.
• Serve as Service Advocate for clients and internal teams.
• Maintain knowledge of products, guidelines, and systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for accurate information flow.

Skills

Customer service

Benefits knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Benefits administration systems

Job description

Avant Specialty Benefits is hiring a Benefits Specialist in Kansas City for a hybrid role. You will process enrollments per client agreements, provide phone-based support, advocate for clients, and help improve processes.

The position requires a Life & Health license and 2–4 years in HR/employee benefits, with telephonic customer service experience a plus. Join a collaborative team focused on clarity and confidence in benefits navigation, contributing to data accuracy, vendor coordination, and