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Benefits Coordinator

University Health
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
2301 Holmes Street (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2026
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Benefits Coordinator 101 Truman Medical Center Job LocationCrown 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