Benefits Specialist

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina State Government is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer and support employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, wellness initiatives, and leave policies. This role ensures employees receive accurate information and timely assistance while working with HR, payroll, vendors, and staff.

The position offers a hybrid-teleworking schedule with weekly onsite hours and opportunities within a large public sector environment focused on compliant,

Qualifications

• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Ability to interpret and communicate benefits policies clearly.
• Strong collaboration with HR, payroll, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support employee benefits programs.
• Provide accurate information and timely assistance on benefit plans.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, vendors, and employees to ensure smooth processes.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

HR collaboration

Tools

NCFlex programs

Job description

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

A Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting the organization's employee benefits programs. This role ensures employees receive accurate information, timely assistance, and consistent service related to benefit plans such as health insurance, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and leave policies. The specialist works closely with HR, payroll, vendors, and employees to ensure benefits processes run smoothly and comply with all regulations and company policies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $37,377 -$ 65,408

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within area of responsibility; able to learn and apply rules, procedures, and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.