Benefits Manager Jobs in Missouri

Benefits Manager jobs in Missouri draw steady demand across healthcare systems, financial services, and large manufacturing and logistics employers, with openings at every level from early-career HR coordinators stepping into benefits to senior total-rewards leads. The busiest hiring markets are Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where anchor employers like Cerner (Oracle Health), Emerson Electric, and BJC HealthCare maintain large HR functions. Group health plan administration, retirement plan compliance, and leave management are the sub-areas driving the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerPapa John's
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring10
Work type90% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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METAL CONTAINER CORPORATION
Manager, Benefits - Total Rewards
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METAL CONTAINER CORPORATION
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Manager, Benefits - Total Rewards
METAL CONTAINER CORPORATION
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$106k - $126k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Cosentino's Food Stores
Deli Manager - Full-Time with Benefits - Cosentino's Brookside Market #144 - 14 W. 62nd Terrace, KCMO
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Deli Manager - Full-Time with Benefits - Cosentino's Brookside Market #144 - 14 W. 62nd Terrace, KCMO
Cosentino's Food Stores
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Cosentino's Food Stores
Assistant Deli Manager - Full-Time with Benefits - Cosentino's Brookside Price Chopper #154 - 6327 Brookside Plaza, KCMO
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Assistant Deli Manager - Full-Time with Benefits - Cosentino's Brookside Price Chopper #154 - 6327 Brookside Plaza, KCMO
Cosentino's Food Stores
Kansas City, Missouri
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED

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Papa John's
Shift Manager - Weekly Pay, PTO, Benefits
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Papa John's
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Shift Manager - Weekly Pay, PTO, Benefits
Papa John's
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$16.5 - $17/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Cosentino's Food Stores
Senior Assistant Deli Manager - $45 -$50K Salary + Qrtly Incentive & Benefits Cosentino's Price Chopper #325 Grain Valley, Mo. 64029
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Senior Assistant Deli Manager - $45 -$50K Salary + Qrtly Incentive & Benefits Cosentino's Price Chopper #325 Grain Valley, Mo. 64029
Cosentino's Food Stores
Grain Valley, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Benefits Manager Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
5 jobs
St. Louis
4 jobs
Joplin
2 jobs
Columbia
1 job
Springfield
1 job
Chesterfield
1 job
Grain Valley
1 job
Saint Peters
1 job
Saint Robert
1 job

Benefits Manager Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Papa John's
Papa John's7 open roles
Cosentino's Food Stores
Cosentino's Food Stores3 open roles
Carhop
Carhop2 open roles

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in benefits manager jobs across Missouri.

  • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or SHRM-CP credential preferred or required
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience administering group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and Missouri-specific leave and continuation coverage rules
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Experience managing open enrollment processes and communicating benefits to a large workforce

Benefits Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a benefits manager in Missouri?

Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field plus hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs. There is no state-issued license required to work as a benefits manager in Missouri, but the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and a SHRM credential are widely expected. Starting in an HR generalist or benefits coordinator role at a large Missouri employer is the most common path upward.

How much do benefits managers make in Missouri?

Benefits managers in Missouri earn a median of about $106,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,110 for the lowest 10% to over $204,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire benefits managers in Missouri?

Missouri benefits manager roles are posted by Papa John's, Cosentino's Food Stores, and Carhop and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's concentration of large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and regional manufacturing companies means consistent year-round demand for benefits professionals across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most benefits manager jobs?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Joplin account for the largest share of benefits manager openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis lead because of their dense concentration of hospital networks, corporate headquarters, and insurance carriers, while Springfield draws openings from regional healthcare systems like Mercy and CoxHealth, which maintain significant HR and total-rewards functions there.

Are there remote benefits manager jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than many HR specialties, because benefits administration is largely analytical and systems-based work that translates well to remote settings. About 10% of benefits manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in desk-based HR roles. Open enrollment support and benefits communication work are the functions most commonly offered as fully remote.

How can I get hired as a benefits manager in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an HR coordinator or benefits administrator role at a large Missouri employer, where you can gain hands-on exposure to enrollment, vendor management, and compliance. BJC HealthCare, Emerson Electric, and major insurance carriers based in Kansas City and St. Louis regularly hire HR support staff without requiring prior benefits-specific experience. Earning a SHRM-CP credential or completing the CEBS coursework while in an entry role demonstrates commitment and accelerates advancement into a true benefits manager title.

Where can I find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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