Benefits Administrator

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

SC State Retirement System

Deferred Compensation Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated is seeking a Benefits Administrator to administer, process, and maintain our benefits programs for a diverse workforce in South Carolina. You will support open enrollment, retirement disbursements, and COBRA, while ensuring payroll deductions are accurate and compliant with regulations.

The role reports to the Human Resources Director and requires an associate degree and at least two years in a social services environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.
• Knowledge of computer and software, such as but not limited to Microsoft 360 and XXXXXX.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and exhibit cooperative, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, dependable and friendly attitude.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Ability to relate to disadvantaged children and their parents.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• Travel required throughout service area to monitor centers, and statewide and national training conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee Benefit Orientation Meetings and assist employees in completing paperwork.
• Review/Certify all paperwork for completeness and accuracy according to rules and regulations of the State Employee Insurance Program.
• Assist all employees with annual and/or open enrollment each October.
• Follow and support all policies and procedures established in personnel policies.
• Process/Report all Retirement Disbursements/Hardships, Disability Claims, Student Accident Claims, Workers Compensation and OSHA records as it relates to job-related accidents.
• Maintain/Update employee’s benefits to assure deductions for payroll processing are accurate.
• Generate, process and balance all agency benefits for payment on a monthly basis. Prepare required quarterly reports.
• Cancel employee’s coverage upon termination and provide them with required COBRA information.
• Serve as an advocate and resource for employees as it relates to all benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Service-Oriented

Technology savvy

Team Player

Problem Solver

Work Ethic

Critical Thinking

Administration and Management

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft 360

Job description

DRAFT Benefits Administrator

WHO WE ARE

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. We provide a “hand-up” to families dedicated to lifting themselves from poverty. We want you to join our team where we are…People Helping People. GLEAMNS is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program where your student loans are eligible for forgiveness!

THE MISSION

The Benefits Administrator is expected to:

• Administer, processes, and maintain company benefits programs.
• Provides support in all functional areas of a Human Resources Department and Compensation Management.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO

• Conduct new employee Benefit Orientation Meetings and assist employees in completing paperwork.
• Review/Certify all paperwork for completeness and accuracy according to rules and regulations of the State Employee Insurance Program.
• Assist all employees with annual and/or open enrollment each October.
• Follow and support all policies and procedures established in personnel policies.
• Process/Report all Retirement Disbursements/Hardships, Disability Claims, Student Accident Claims, Workers Compensation and OSHA records as it relates to job-related accidents.
• Maintain/Update employee’s benefits to assure deductions for payroll processing are accurate.
• Generate, process and balance all agency benefits for payment on a monthly basis. Prepare required quarterly reports.
• Cancel employee’s coverage upon termination and provide them with required COBRA information.
• Serve as an advocate and resource for employees as it relates to all benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Leadership — Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction in a way that develops teamwork and high performance.
• Initiative — Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Analytical Thinking — Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Communicates effectively: Provide information to customers, supervisors, and co-workers, in-person, by phone, and email.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with all staff and vendors.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: Positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Associate degree in Business or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.
• Knowledge of computer and software, such as but not limited to Microsoft 360 and XXXXXX.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and exhibit cooperative, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, dependable and friendly attitude.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Ability to relate to disadvantaged children and their parents.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• Travel required throughout service area to monitor centers, and statewide and national training conferences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Exempt

REPORTS TO

Human Resources Director

BENEFITS

• South Carolina State Health Plan, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement System
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – a student loan forgiveness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off- sick and vacation

HOLIDAYS

Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).