Benefits Analyst

Benefits & HRIS Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established multi-state construction organization and assisting them search for a Benefits & HRIS Analyst to join their growing team in Kansas City. This newly created position will play a critical role in supporting benefits administration, employee lifecycle processes, HR systems, and acquisition integrations across multiple operating companies. This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in systems, improving processes, and taking ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment. The organization operates across several states with approximately 1,000 employees and is growing through acquisition, creating significant opportunities for professional development and future career growth.

Position Summary

The Benefits & HRIS Analyst is responsible for administering employee benefits programs, maintaining HRIS data integrity, supporting onboarding and offboarding activities, and driving standardized HR processes across a multi-entity organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact for benefits administration and HRIS coordination, ensuring employee data accuracy, compliance with established processes, and successful execution of initiatives such as open enrollment, benefits renewals, audits, reporting, and acquisition integrations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, technologically savvy, and motivated by both recurring operational responsibilities and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other company-sponsored plans.
• Manage employee enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and ongoing coverage changes.
• Reconcile carrier invoices and payroll deductions to ensure benefit elections and deductions are processed accurately.
• Support annual open enrollment activities, including coordination with brokers, consultants, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with benefit plan renewals and implementation of plan changes.
• Respond to benefits audits, census requests, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Support employee ownership (ESOP) administration activities and reporting requests.

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Coordinate onboarding activities within HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Process employee status changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Ensure timely and accurate HRIS updates throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support offboarding processes and benefits termination administration.

HRIS Administration & Reporting

• Serve as a key resource for HRIS administration and system maintenance.
• Maintain employee data integrity across HR and benefits systems.
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports for HR, leadership, payroll, and finance.
• Support testing, configuration changes, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with vendors and consultants to maintain benefits portals and enrollment platforms.
• Troubleshoot HRIS and benefits system issues and coordinate solutions with external partners.

Acquisition & Integration Support

• Assist with employee onboarding and benefits transitions related to newly acquired organizations.
• Support data conversion, employee setup, and system implementation activities.
• Partner with local HR teams to ensure a seamless employee experience during integrations.
• Help standardize HR and benefits processes across acquired businesses.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, and system utilization.
• Participate in special projects related to acquisitions, compliance, employee benefits, and HR process standardization.
• Support the continued growth and evolution of the Shared Services organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, HRIS administration, HR operations, or a related HR function.
• Strong working knowledge of employee benefits and HR systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Advanced organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with HR and benefits data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting benefits administration in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and benefits enrollment systems.
• Exposure to payroll reconciliation and benefits auditing processes.
• Experience within a shared services, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or multi-entity environment.
• Mergers and acquisitions integration experience.
• Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and related benefits regulations.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CEBS.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and ownership.
• Comfortable working in a lean, high-volume environment.
• Technically proficient and naturally curious about systems and processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and energized by changing priorities and special projects.
• Able to confidently collaborate with HR leaders, finance teams, vendors, and consultants.
• Motivated by growth opportunities and helping build scalable infrastructure for a growing organization.