Kforce has a client that is seeking a Leave and Benefits Administrator Essential in Clayton, MO. Essential Job Functions: * Responsible for the daily administration of all health and welfare benefit plans, including but not limited to eligibility, enrollment, changes and termination of benefits * Administer all health and welfare benefit plans consistent with the plans' documentation and other eligibility requirements * Act as an advocate/liaison to the insurance carriers or benefits managers, as necessary, to resolve elevated associate issues; Resolve and track internal customer issues; Proactively identify trends and recommend solutions before additional problems occur * Provide support to HR team, carriers, and employees on all benefit-related issues and inquiries * Serve as subject matter expert for the leave and disability programs under the general direction and guidance of the department Manager * Act as primary liaison between third-party leave administrator, employees, supervisors and the company * Maintain working knowledge of short and long-term disability leave programs, FMLA, and regulatory legal standards and apply concept accordingly * Maintain accurate employee benefit records and perform tasks to ensure the accuracy of FMLA and personal leave records are captured in Kronos and PeopleSoft