Strategic Benefits & Compliance Specialist

Keeley Construction Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Benefits and Compliance Specialist to join the People Operations team. The role handles benefit enrollments, compliance tasks, and audits across HRIS, payroll, and vendors. It requires a 2+ year background in HR/Benefits and strong organizational and communication skills.

The position supports Open Enrollment, drug screenings, I-9/E-Verify, and employment verifications, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in HR, Benefits Administration, Compliance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of benefit administration processes and HR compliance requirements.
• Basic understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS and benefit administration systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Process benefit enrollments and changes for new hires and events.
• Handle 401(k) activities and related deductions accurately.
• Maintain benefit records across HRIS, payroll, and vendors; perform monthly audits.
• Support Open Enrollment and ongoing benefit administration and communications.
• Coordinate drug screenings and pre-access/background checks; document results.
• Support I-9 and E-Verify, compliance training, and employment verifications.
• Process unemployment claims and maintain confidential files.
• Monitor deadlines, follow up on missing documentation, and audit data.
• Assist audits, reporting, and vendor requests; support improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Benefits Manager, HRBP, Payroll, Safety, and People Ops to ensure timely processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin/Psych/Communications or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Keeley Companies in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Benefits and Compliance Specialist to join the People Operations team. The role handles benefit enrollments, compliance tasks, and audits across HRIS, payroll, and vendors. It requires a 2+ year background in HR/Benefits and strong organizational and communication skills.

The position supports Open Enrollment, drug screenings, I-9/E-Verify, and employment verifications, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.