<p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Provides day-to-day administration of all employee benefits programs.</p><p>• Responds to employees and providers with questions concerning eligibility, changes, enrollments, plan design, and benefit plan interpretation.</p><p>• Makes recommendations for changes in City's benefit plans.</p><p>• May present benefit plan analysis and recommendations to the Council Committee.</p><p>• FMLA, review and tracking assistance and backup, potential administration.</p><p>• Coordinates the benefits renewal process that includes selecting a benefits consultant; reviewing quotes and offers; developing and presenting staff recommendations to the appropriate council committee, and ensuring that each plan and contract is executed within timeframes established.</p><p>• Also responsible for maintaining enrollments and changes to the Section 125 Plan.</p><p>• Coordinates the annual Open Enrollment process, creates and distributes packets, schedules and conducts benefit meetings; receives and verifies the accuracy of completed forms and online open enrollment elections, and submits forms and elections to insurance carriers.</p><p>• Notifies employees and beneficiaries, coordinates enrollments, monitors eligibility and explains plan details.</p><p>• Inputs and maintains a database of all COBRA participants and employees in out-of-pay status.</p><p>• Tracks and ensures receipt of premium payments and proper accounting of those payments.</p><p>• Conducts functions necessary to ensure that insurance premiums for all of the City's benefits are remitted accurately and on time.</p><p>• Reconciles insurance registers against payroll registers and insurance billing statements.</p><p>• Generates financial requests or automated clearing house transactions.</p><p>• Maintains required documentation to provide accountability for City funds.</p><p>• Inputs and maintains a database of retirees and the City's subsidy for their continued insurance benefits.</p><p>• Tracks and ensures receipt of premium payments and proper accounting of those payments.</p><p>• Assists in the day-to-day administration of retirement plans.</p><p>• Assists with participant education for retirement plans, including, KPERS, MEPP, KP& F, and the 457 Deferred Compensation Plans by serving as back-up to the Benefits Assistant.</p><p>• Inputs and maintains KPERS and KP& F retirement applications, applications for disability, service purchases, and life insurance claims.</p><p>• Works with the payroll division to ensure leave of absence status for employee premiums and eligibility are communicated appropriately.</p><p>• Performs new employee, first-day orientations.</p><p>• Explains all related paperwork and information and assists employees with their portion of insurance-related information and then completes City's portion with necessary information.</p><p>• Develops and coordinates distribution of annual employee benefit statements.</p><p>• Creates documents outlining value of employer-provided benefits and compensation.</p><p>• Communicates important need-to-know information concerning employee benefits using appropriate mediums such as newsletters, voicemail, email, memos and flyers.</p><p>• Maintains and updates benefit summary brochure used in recruiting.</p><p>• Stays current on federal, state, and local legislation affecting employee benefits and assures that City plans comply with regulations.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join our client's team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves overseeing the preparation and analysis of management financial reports, recording journal entries, and reconciling accounts for complex accounting areas. The ideal candidate will contribute to process improvements, handle significant accounting transactions, and support audits while collaborating across departments. Excellent benefits and comp to $100k + bonus </p><p><br></p><p>Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze management financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Record journal entries and reconcile accounts for complex accounting areas, including intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Assist in accounting for joint ventures and future financing structures.</p><p>• Collaborate with the budgeting and forecasting teams to prepare variance reports.</p><p>• Support annual internal and external audits, including standalone audits for joint ventures.</p><p>• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects, including system implementations.</p><p>• Execute internal controls designed for public companies and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes and systems.</p><p>• Contribute to legal company accounting reviews and designs.</p><p>• Partner with other departments to achieve strategic objectives and enhance financial processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas. This role requires a proactive and strategic leader who can oversee all aspects of HR operations, including compliance, employee relations, and hiring processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HR systems and a passion for creating a positive workplace culture.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards.<br>• Manage employee relations by addressing concerns and fostering a collaborative work environment.<br>• Oversee recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.<br>• Administer employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate management and communication of options.<br>• Utilize HR systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.<br>• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including performance management.<br>• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, addressing any related issues proactively.<br>• Develop and execute strategies for employee engagement and retention.<br>• Conduct training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge related to HR practices.<br>• Monitor HR metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
