HR Benefits Specialist

Position Summary MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self‑motivated, and professional HR Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. Job Details Position Type: Hourly Full‑Time Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Required Travel: 50% Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources is required. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Experience with employee benefits administration preferred. Primary Duties/Responsibilities Benefit management, including employee communication, enrollment, and plan assistance. On‑going benefit education, including new hire orientation. Must ensure that all policies and procedures are followed. Oversees and manages all benefit policies with understanding of plan types, plan costs and plan administration. Responsible for accurate and timely employee benefit deductions as well as assisting the payroll department with employee/employer reconciliations. Performs on‑going employee benefit education, including new hire orientation. Assist VP HR‑Admin determining that the employer third‑party invoicing is accurate and paid timely. Assist VP HR‑Admin in maintaining accurate and timely filed personnel records in accordance with data storage policies. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits Individual and family medical benefits for full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week. 403(b) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week. 403(b) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week. 401(a) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week. PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked. Employee store discount Paid holidays Flexible schedules Career growth opportunities MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal‑opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor. MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr