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# Benefits & HRIS Specialist

- **Company:** JL RECRUITMENT GROUP LLC
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Development Life Cycle, HR Software
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7d42c9b646eded76

## About the Role

* At least two years of hands-on HRIS or HR systems experience, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
 * Experience maintaining employee records and supporting onboarding, offboarding, and status changes.
 * Strong Excel skills and confidence working with reports, reconciliations, and detailed employee data.
 * Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
 * Ability to independently manage recurring responsibilities and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
 * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience

 * Benefits administration, including enrollment, eligibility changes, and open enrollment.
 * Benefits invoice reconciliation and retirement plan administration.
 * HRIS implementation, configuration testing, or payroll integrations.
 * Familiarity with benefits compliance requirements and employee documentation.
 * Experience supporting multiple locations or business entities.

Construction industry experience is welcome but not required. System development and coding experience are not required.

## Description

You will manage employee information, support benefits enrollment and reporting, and help ensure HR systems and payroll data stay aligned. Working closely with HR, Finance, and external providers, you will support accurate records, timely administration, and consistent procedures.

The position sits within Finance and focuses on HR operations, systems, benefits, and compliance., * Maintain accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, and employment status changes.

 * Administer health and retirement benefits enrollment, eligibility updates, and qualifying life-event changes.
 * Support annual open enrollment and benefits renewals.
 * Reconcile benefits invoices against enrollment records and payroll deductions, researching and resolving discrepancies.
 * Serve as a key resource for HRIS reporting, data requests, and system issues.
 * Coordinate with consultants and internal partners on system updates, testing, and integrations.
 * Prepare employee census data and support benefits audits, compliance reporting, and required notices.
 * Develop and maintain documented procedures for recurring HRIS and benefits processes.
 * Collaborate with HR and Finance to improve data accuracy and administrative efficiency.