Strategic Benefits Leader & Compliance Expert

Saint Francis Ministries; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries seeks a Benefits Lead to oversee the administration of health and welfare programs, retirement plans, leave management, and wellness initiatives. You will partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance to ensure accurate enrollment, deductions, reporting, and vendor management.

The role requires at least five years in benefits administration, CEBS preferred, and a track record of leading teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or HR.
• CEBS Certified Employee Benefits Specialist preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in benefits administration.
• Prefer at least one year experience leading individuals.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass physical examination, drug screen and TB test.
• Must pass background checks (MVR, KBI, Child Abuse/Neglect).
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs (health, retirement, life, disability, wellness).
• Manage annual open enrollment and vendor coordination.
• Develop and deliver benefits education and communications for employees.
• Provide oversight for FMLA, non-FMLA, and military leave programs.
• Lead and mentor benefits team and ensure compliance with ERISA/ACA/COBRA/HIPAA.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CEBS certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries seeks a Benefits Lead to oversee the administration of health and welfare programs, retirement plans, leave management, and wellness initiatives. You will partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance to ensure accurate enrollment, deductions, reporting, and vendor management.

The role requires at least five years in benefits administration, CEBS preferred, and a track record of leading teams.