Benefit Specialist

Morgan Corp.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Corp. is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Benefit Specialist to support employees and manage benefits programs. In this role, you will oversee administration, compliance, and management of employee benefits and retirement plans, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will handle inquiries, manage leaves, and lead Open Enrollment activities while collaborating with HR leadership to enhance benefit processes. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in AP, human resources, benefit administration, or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, retirement plans, and compliance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans.
• Perform weekly and monthly benefit uploads and reconciliations.
• Provide employee support by responding to benefit inquiries and resolving issues.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Morgan Corp. is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Benefit Specialist to play a key role in supporting our employees and strengthening our benefits programs. In this role, you will own the administration, compliance, and day-to-day management of all employee benefit and retirement plans, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data and spreadsheets, brings a strong foundation in insurance and benefits, and thrives in an environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, and retirement plans.
• Perform weekly and monthly benefit uploads and reconciliations between the company’s benefit administration and HRIS software.
• Provide employee support by responding to benefit inquiries, resolving issues, and assisting with enrollments and changes.
• Manage FMLA, LOAs, and STD applications including managing payback and arrears. Maintain a company-wide FMLA tracker to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Oversee year-end benefit processing and benefit plan transitions.
• Attend broker meetings as needed and serve as a primary point of contact for benefit-related matters.
• Lead annual Open Enrollment activities including planning, communicating and executing in partnership with HR Generalists.
• Administer the company’s 401k program including weekly monitoring and periodic 401k related tasks. Carry out quarterly enrollments, as well as annual external audit.
• Partner with HR leadership to improve benefit processes, compliance and employee communication.
• Manage and complete all required HR and benefit-related filings including but limited to EEO, VETS-4212, PCORI, Form 5500, and ACA reporting.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to benefits.
• Prepare and reconcile all benefit related invoices monthly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in AP, human resources, benefit administration, or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, retirement plans, and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.