Benefits & FMLA Administrator

Sumtercountysc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sumter County is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage employee and retiree benefit programs and FMLA administration. The role interfaces with PEBA, SC Retirement Systems, insurance carriers, and other agencies. The position reports to the Human Resources Director.

The starting salary is $48,200 annually, with compensation based on qualifications and experience. The Benefits Administrator will oversee enrollment, eligibility, and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, Public Admin, or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional HR experience including benefits, leave admin, FMLA, or HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee and retiree benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, retirement).
• Serves as liaison for PEBA, SC Retirement Systems, insurance carriers, and benefit providers.
• Administers FMLA program: eligibility, notices, leave tracking, documentation, return-to-work, compliance.

Skills

Benefits administration

FMLA administration

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management / Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sumter County is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage employee and retiree benefit programs and FMLA administration. The role interfaces with PEBA, SC Retirement Systems, insurance carriers, and other agencies. The position reports to the Human Resources Director.

The starting salary is $48,200 annually, with compensation based on qualifications and experience. The Benefits Administrator will oversee enrollment, eligibility, and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.