Benefits Manager I / 60017763

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Benefits Manager I to oversee comprehensive employee benefits, counsel staff on health, retirement, and disability programs, and guide compliance with FMLA, ADA, and related laws. This role also manages new employee orientation and workers' compensation administration.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in insurance or retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in insurance or retirement programs.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with agency approval.

Responsibilities

• Administers a comprehensive benefits program for the agency, counseling new and current employees on State Group Benefits and retirement options.
• Guides employees on FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Accommodations Act and other medical accommodations, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Conducts New Employee Orientation and explains agency policies, PEBA Retirement, State Group Benefits and Deferred Compensation to new employees.
• Coordinates and administers the agency’s Worker’s Compensation program and completes annual OSHA reports.

Skills

HR laws & policies

Communication

Presentation skills

Employee benefits counseling

MS Office

SCEIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field (HR, insurance, retirement programs)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCEIS

Job description

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in Human Resources, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One?

We are looking for an Benefits Manager I who is responsible for New Employee Orientation, counseling new and current employees on State Group Benefits including insurance programs, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Extended Disability and Worker's Compensation for the Department.

• Administers a comprehensive benefits program for the agency to include counseling new and current employees on State Group Benefits (health, dental, dental plus, vision, life insurance, basic and supplemental long-term disability, MoneyPlus, retirement, disability benefits) and the SC Deferred Compensation Program options.
• Responsible for guiding employees in all aspects of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the SC Pregnancy Accommodations Act and other medical accommodations as needed. Consults with employees, supervisors and other HR teams as necessary to ensure tasks are performed in accordance with state and federal laws governing the FMLA, ADA and the SC Pregnancy Accommodations Act.
• Conducts New Employee Orientation (NEO). Responsible for explaining agency policies, PEBA Retirement, State Group Benefits and SC Deferred Compensation Program benefits to new employees.
• Responsible for the coordination and administration of the agency’s Worker’s Compensation program in accordance with the State Accident Fund (SAF) laws and regulations. Responsible for the completion of annual OSHA reports.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in insurance or retirement programs.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval.

Additional Requirements:

• Occasional overnight travel.
• Requires holder to drive routinely.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
• Valid driver's license.
• In-office role.

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices and relevant human resources management laws, policies and procedures.
• Personal computer skills in Microsoft Office; use of the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present to groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of HR policies and procedures.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.