Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Reports to: Benefits Manager, Human Resources

Position Purpose:

Responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits, leaves of absence, and KPERS retirement program.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree or higher is preferred.
• Two years clerical office experience. Two years of Human Resource or related experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and processes life status changes.
• Processes and administers all leave of absence requests and related changes.
• Effectively interprets Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) implications as they relate to other federal regulations and the effect on benefits.
• Enrolls employees into the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS).
• Responds to benefits inquiries from supervisors and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollment, status changes, and other general inquiries.
• Responds to KPERS inquiries from supervisors and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts.
• Communicates effectively with payroll, other department staff, and all employees regarding benefits, leaves of absence and KPERS.
• Responsible for open enrollment and retirement events sponsored by Human Resources.

Full-Time, 12-month

Classified Specialty

Burnett Administrative Offices

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person