We are looking for a meticulous Billing Specialist to join our team in Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely billing processes while maintaining exceptional communication with clients and internal teams. This position requires strong technical skills, precision, and a proactive approach to improving workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate, review, and distribute billing drafts in accordance with company policies and guidelines.<br>• Revise billing drafts based on instructions, executing complex adjustments while adhering to deadlines.<br>• Prepare and issue finalized client invoices with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with the eBilling department to resolve rejected electronic invoices.<br>• Respond to client and attorney inquiries regarding billing issues, ensuring high-quality customer service.<br>• Identify and correct errors or discrepancies in billing processes to maintain accuracy.<br>• Attend scheduled meetings with billing attorneys to discuss and address billing matters.<br>• Utilize tools and systems such as 3E, Proforma Tracker, InTapp Time, and Microsoft Office applications effectively.<br>• Volunteer for special projects and actively seek opportunities for skill development.<br>• Suggest improvements to streamline billing procedures and optimize system workflows.
<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>
We are looking for an experienced HR Recruiter to join our team on a contract basis in Lenexa, Kansas. In this role, you will play a vital part in sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates for technical and facilities positions, while ensuring a seamless hiring experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with leadership to meet staffing needs, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with leadership to identify and understand staffing requirements across union and non-union sites.<br>• Source candidates with relevant experience using diverse methods, including job boards, trade schools, referrals, and community outreach.<br>• Evaluate resumes and conduct applicant screenings to determine technical proficiency and cultural alignment.<br>• Communicate with candidates professionally and promptly to maintain a positive recruitment experience.<br>• Ensure accurate documentation of applicant information within company recruiting systems.<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities such as background checks, job descriptions, and scheduling start dates.<br>• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress to leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with goals.
