Benefits Administration Specialist — Health, 401(k) & Wellness

World Finance; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Acceptance Corporation seeks a seasoned Benefits Administrator to manage health, retirement, and ancillary programs, including 401(k), group insurance, and wellness initiatives. You will ensure accurate data, effective vendor communication, and compliant administration.

The role requires 5+ years of benefits experience with ACA/ COBRA/ ERISA knowledge, HRIS proficiency (Workday), and strong Excel skills. A collaborative HR team supports multi-state benefits and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in benefits administration and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, formulas).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support health, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs, including 401(k) plans, group insurance, and wellness initiatives.
• Communicate, interpret, and resolve complex benefit related concerns and issues between team members and vendors with a high degree of confidentiality, empathy, and customer service.
• Oversee 401(k) plan administration, ensuring compliance with regulations, audits, enrollments, and non-discrimination testing.
• Manage benefits compliance, including ACA reporting, 1095 distribution, 5500 filings, audits, COBRA administration, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update employee benefits data in Workday and ensure seamless electronic data interface (EDI) operations with vendors.
• Develop and distribute educational materials, conduct benefits orientations, and support annual open enrollment, including testing and communication.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, monitor administrative costs, and recommend cost containment strategies.
• Assist in planning and coordinating benefits renewal and enrollment processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct plan audits and monitor trends to recommend plan improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on new benefit initiatives and process improvements.
• Lead special projects related to benefits as needed.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

HRIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

Certified Benefits Specialist (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

World Acceptance Corporation seeks a seasoned Benefits Administrator to manage health, retirement, and ancillary programs, including 401(k), group insurance, and wellness initiatives. You will ensure accurate data, effective vendor communication, and compliant administration.

The role requires 5+ years of benefits experience with ACA/ COBRA/ ERISA knowledge, HRIS proficiency (Workday), and strong Excel skills. A collaborative HR team supports multi-state benefits and vendor relations.