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Benefits Coordinator
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
Crown Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Compensation and Benefits
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
As our Benefits Coordinator, you'll play a key role in helping employees navigate their benefits and compensation programs. You'll be a trusted resource, a behind-the-scenes problem solver, and a friendly first point of contact for benefits-related questions. If you enjoy a mix of customer service, coordination, and administrative work - this could be the perfect fit!
What You'll Do:
Here's how you'll make an impact:
Help administer employee benefit programs and answer benefits-related questions
Support employees with insurance enrollments, life event changes, and coverage updates
Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure dependent documentation is complete
Assist with benefit deduction reconciliations and vendor payment processing
Help administer retirement reward and education assistance programs
Support and present during new hire benefits orientation
Monitor eligibility and payroll-related benefit changes and collaborate with internal teams and vendors
Help coordinate benefit fairs and open enrollment events
Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
You'll also help support a culture of quality, safety, compliance, diversity, and exceptional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma
3+ years of Human Resources administrative experience
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and data
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred:
Benefits administration experience
Healthcare industry experience
Experience working with HRIS systems
Why You'll Love Working Here
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting employees
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Variety in your day - no two days are exactly alike
Opportunities to grow your HR and benefits expertise
You'll do well here if you are:
Naturally helpful and service-focused
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable balancing multiple priorities
A strong communicator who enjoys working with people
Curious and motivated to learn