Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator
Job Category: Administration
Job Status: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources & Administration

Make Your Work Matter Every Day
What if your attention to detail could help support the people who change lives? Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of employees committed to supporting children, youth, and families. As a Benefits Administrator, your work helps ensure our employees receive the benefits and support they need so they can focus on fulfilling our mission. Every enrollment processed, every question answered, and every benefit administered accurately contributes to a positive employee experience and a stronger organization. At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a direct impact on our ability to fulfill our mission. If you're looking for a career where your skills help support the people making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that changes lives every day.
• Use your benefits administration expertise to support employees who serve children and families.
• Work alongside compassionate professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a supportive culture where your work is recognized as an essential part of our mission.

Benefits Administrator The Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in supporting FosterAdopt Connect's employees by administering comprehensive employee benefit programs with accuracy, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. This position manages benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, payroll deductions, vendor communications, and compliance while serving as a trusted resource for employees navigating their benefit options. Working closely with Human Resources, Payroll, and benefit providers, the Benefits Administrator helps ensure employees receive timely, accurate benefits and support throughout their employment. By maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, resolving benefit issues, and ensuring the integrity of benefit records, this role contributes to both employee satisfaction and organizational success. Although much of this work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt every day. Your attention to detail and commitment to service help ensure our employees have access to the benefits and resources they need to care for themselves and their families, allowing them to remain focused on our mission of serving children, youth, and families. This isn't just a benefits administration position—it's an opportunity to support the people who make life-changing work possible.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Minimum of two (2) years' experience administering employee benefits, human resources, payroll, or a closely related field. 
• PHR or SPHR preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, workers' compensation, PTO, and FMLA benefits.
• Experience administering benefit enrollments and qualifying life events.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Competitive health plan.
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.
  • Voluntary life and short-term disability options available.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match.
  • Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender 
expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its 
programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers 
and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for 
all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and member.