HR & Benefits Specialist

GO Project•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In this full-time role, the HR & Benefits Specialist supports the full employee lifecycle with a strong emphasis on benefits administration, HR compliance, and employee relations. This role does not process payroll.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; 3+ years of HR experience with benefits administration responsibilities.
Active commitment to Christian faith and values, with a desire to integrate faith into workplace culture.
Strong working knowledge of HR operations, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance.
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycom, Paycor, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification.
Prior HR experience within a nonprofit or faith-based organization.
Hands-on experience managing open enrollment and working with benefits vendors.
Experience partnering with finance, leadership, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and personnel record management.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records within the HRIS; ensure data integrity and compliance.
Serve as a key resource for HR-related questions, directing employees to appropriate resources and policies.
Partner with the HR team to ensure smooth HR operations and positive employee experience.
Administer and manage employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k).
Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, enrollment support, and life event changes.
Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure competitive, compliant, and cost-effective offerings.
Coordinate annual open enrollment, including employee communications, system setup, and education.
Ensure benefits compliance with federal and state regulations (ERISA, COBRA, ACA, etc.).
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
Support employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
Partner with Talent Engagement team members on engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building efforts.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and wage & hour regulations.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
Conduct routine audits of HR records and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Utilize HRIS and related systems to streamline workflows and enhance employee self-service.
Compile standard and ad-hoc HR reports including headcount, turnover, benefits participation, and other key metrics.
Create and maintain HR dashboards for leadership visibility and decision-making.
Identify and recommend process improvements to support a growing, mission-focused organization.
Attend team and office meetings in person as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned.