Human Resources Specialist | Benefits
Human resources
Human resources
Lawrence , Kansas Direct Hire Nov 14, 2025
Human Resources Specialist | Benefits
Our client, a well-established manufacturing and distribution company has been a leader in innovation, design quality, and sustainability for over 70 years, with all products proudly made in the USA. The team fosters a family-oriented, supportive culture that prioritizes employee growth and development, while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.
They are looking for an HR Specialist with a focus on Benefits to join their team! This person will be responsible for administering and supporting employee benefits, leave-of-absence processes, and key HR programs across two locations while serving as a resource for employees and managers. They will manage reporting, compliance, engagement initiatives, and recordkeeping, and partner with HR leadership on program consistency. The role also supports employee relations, retention efforts, and state program administration.
Opportunity: Direct Hire
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (100% on-site, occasional travel locally)
Salary: $62,000 – $65,000
Benefits:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Our client, a well-established manufacturing and distribution company has been a leader in innovation, design quality, and sustainability for over 70 years, with all products proudly made in the USA. The team fosters a family-oriented, supportive culture that prioritizes employee growth and development, while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.
They are looking for an HR Specialist with a focus on Benefits to join their team! This person will be responsible for administering and supporting employee benefits, leave-of-absence processes, and key HR programs across two locations while serving as a resource for employees and managers. They will manage reporting, compliance, engagement initiatives, and recordkeeping, and partner with HR leadership on program consistency. The role also supports employee relations, retention efforts, and state program administration.
Opportunity: Direct Hire
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (100% on-site, occasional travel locally)
Salary: $62,000 – $65,000
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Options, plus HSA & FSA.
- Life and AD&D Insurance provided.
- Additional Options for Life, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Virtual Visits and Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Gym Membership plans, Discount Program, Team Member Loan Program, Charitable Contribution Match, and more!
Responsibilities:
- Administers and oversees all employee benefits programs across two facility locations, providing guidance and responding to employee inquiries regarding available benefit offerings.
- Supports employees with new hire enrollment, open enrollment activities, and qualifying life event (QLE) changes.
- Manages all leave-of-absence processes, including benefit premium collection, employment status updates, and ongoing communication with employees and internal stakeholders.
- Prepares and delivers recurring reports, gathers HR metrics, and maintains accurate administration of various benefit and HR programs.
- Collaborates with the Benefits Manager on the consistent application of benefit programs, wellness initiatives, and related communications.
- Maintains comprehensive recordkeeping and reporting for attendance, benefits, disciplinary actions, hiring, terminations, transfers, and promotions.
- Provides customer service to employees, managers, vendors, and the public via phone, email, and in-person interactions, directing inquiries to the appropriate HR team member.
- Develops and administers employee engagement and retention surveys and conducts follow-up interviews.
- Analyzes survey and retention data and contributes to the development of action plans to improve employee satisfaction.
- Processes state unemployment claims and disputes, including participation in adjudication hearings.
- Maintains current knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to EEO, labor relations, and general HR compliance.
- Administers and monitors participation in state workforce programs as required.
- Supports HR Generalists with labor relations matters and employee concern investigations.
- Coordinates and executes employee engagement and retention activities and initiatives.
- Performs invoice auditing and related administrative tasks as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of Benefits experience in Human Resources.
- High level understanding of benefits plans including, FSA, HRA, HSA, and 401(K)plans.
- Extensive knowledge of local state and federal employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, ACA, PWFA and ERISA
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- SHRM-CP or related certification preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer application skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS Systems and benefits administration software experience.
Category Code: JN007
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