Human Resources Associate - Benefits

Human Resources Associate - Benefits

Salary

$41,142.40 - $66,248.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

062626

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Our Human Resources team is expanding with a new position at the City of Springfield! We are excited to announce that we are adding an HR Associate to support our benefits team.

The HR Associate is a role where you get to make a real difference in employees lives. Every day youll help people understand and access benefits that impact their health, financial security, and overall well-being. Its an excellent opportunity to develop specialized HR expertise, build strong relationships throughout the organization, and establish a foundation for long-term career growth in Human Resources.

What youll do:

• Assist employees throughout the retirement process by providing guidance on available benefits, helping with required documentation, and ensuring a smooth and supportive transition from active employment to retirement.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations resulting from new hires, qualifying life events, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee benefit records and ensure data is entered correctly into HR and payroll systems.
• Support annual open enrollment by preparing communications, educating employees, and processing elections.
• Present benefit program information to employee groups.

What youll need:

• An understanding of the administration of an employee benefits program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the City.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

What youll love:

• Teamwork: our HR team is collaborative, supportive and diverse!
• Impact: this role makes a difference every day by supporting the benefits program for eligible City employees and family members.
• Benefits: pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
• Professional Development: we want our employees to grow through training, conferences, tuition reimbursement, and other initiatives.

Trust Edge Model

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field;

AND

• Some human resources experience corresponding with the functional program area of the current vacancy.
• Up to two years of related experience or an active PHR or SHRM-CP certification may be substituted for some of the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing/Certification

• None required.

Functions

For more information on the essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field?

• High School
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

04

How many years of experience do you possess working in a Human Resources related field?

• I do not have any related experience
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please describe your experience working with employment benefits?

06

Do you possess an active PHR, SHRM-CP or other related certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs