Description We are looking for a skilled Benefits Coordinator for a busy client in Overland Park, KS. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and administering employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting staff with benefit-related inquiries. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies that support employee well-being. Responsibilities: • Oversee the daily administration of employee benefits programs, addressing inquiries about eligibility, enrollments, and plan details. • Collaborate on the evaluation and recommendation of changes to benefit plans, presenting analyses to council committees when required. • Coordinate the annual benefits renewal process, including liaising with consultants, reviewing proposals, and ensuring timely execution of plans and contracts. • Manage the annual Open Enrollment process by preparing materials, conducting informational sessions, and verifying enrollment data. • Maintain accurate databases for employee and retiree benefit enrollments, ensuring proper tracking of premium payments and adherence to accounting standards. • Reconcile insurance billing statements with payroll registers to ensure timely and accurate remittance of premiums. • Support the administration of retirement plans, including processing applications, monitoring eligibility, and assisting with participant education. • Conduct new employee orientations, explaining benefits paperwork, assisting with enrollments, and ensuring proper documentation. • Develop and distribute annual employee benefit statements, highlighting employer-provided benefits and compensation. • Coordinate wellness initiatives such as biometric screenings and flu shot clinics, while promoting employee health programs through various channels. Requirements • Proven experience in administering employee benefits programs, including Open Enrollment and retirement plans. • Strong analytical skills to evaluate benefit plan designs and present recommendations. • Proficiency in maintaining databases and reconciling financial records related to benefits administration. • Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations impacting employee benefits. • Excellent communication skills to conduct orientations, respond to employee inquiries, and present information to stakeholders. • Ability to manage wellness programs and coordinate with vendors and clinic staff. • Knowledge of compensation and benefits analysis, including Section 125 plans and FMLA. • Experience in tracking premium payments and ensuring accurate accounting processes. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .