Benefits Administrator

FosterAdopt Connect • Independence, MO

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About The Position

The Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in supporting FosterAdopt Connect's employees by administering comprehensive employee benefit programs with accuracy, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. This position manages benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, payroll deductions, vendor communications, and compliance while serving as a trusted resource for employees navigating their benefit options. Working closely with Human Resources, Payroll, and benefit providers, the Benefits Administrator helps ensure employees receive timely, accurate benefits and support throughout their employment. By maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, resolving benefit issues, and ensuring the integrity of benefit records, this role contributes to both employee satisfaction and organizational success. Although much of this work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt every day. Your attention to detail and commitment to service help ensure our employees have access to the benefits and resources they need to care for themselves and their families, allowing them to remain focused on our mission of serving children, youth, and families. This isn't just a benefits administration position—it's an opportunity to support the people who make life-changing work possible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience administering employee benefits, human resources, payroll, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, workers' compensation, PTO, and FMLA benefits.
• Experience administering benefit enrollments and qualifying life events.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• PHR or SPHR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive employee benefit programs with accuracy, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Manage benefit enrollments and qualifying life events.
• Process payroll deductions related to benefits.
• Communicate with benefit vendors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding their benefit options.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Payroll, and benefit providers.
• Resolve benefit issues.
• Maintain the integrity of benefit records.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.
• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED