HR Benefits Analyst - Kansas City, MO

Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced HR Benefits Analyst to work in our Kansas City, MO office.

Role Overview:
Under limited supervision, the Sr Benefits Analyst is responsible for reviewing and analyzing existing benefits systems, procedures, and financial reports to ensure effective, efficient, and accountable internal controls and operations. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefit plans, 401(k), leave programs, and the wellness program. This role involves designing necessary changes, preparing procedure manuals, and reporting on financial and benefits transactions.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in FMLA (rules, regulations, etc.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years (5 years or more is preferable) of experience in human resources.
• Must have experience working with various benefit plans and/or plan structures.
• Must have prior HRIS experience.
• Must have strong experience with tools like Excel, as well as strong analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with compliance (401k, Cobra, etc.)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Human Resources Background with 5 or more years of Benefits, HRIS, and/or compliance experience.
• Dayforce or other HCM/HRIS system experience preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to evaluate and manage employee benefit programs, perform detailed analysis, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong ability to provide guidance and support to employees regarding their benefit options and resolve any questions or concerns.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports.
• Strong capability to troubleshoot issues and find resolutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including experience with data models, v-lookup, pivot-tables, and formulas, and a willingness to learn macros.
• Familiarity with federal and state health care reform laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex information clearly and interact effectively with employees, supervisors, and external agencies.

About Segra:
Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world's largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.

Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k+ on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k+ fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.

Benefits Overview:
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of 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 other non-merit factor.