Benefits Specialist I: Employee Benefits & Support

Charleston County Government

North Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 54,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking a Benefits Specialist I to assist employees, retirees, and HR representatives with health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits. The role supports onboarding and benefits navigation for a positive employee experience, working in the Lonnie Hamilton III building in North Charleston.

The position is in-person, with hours 8:30–5, Monday–Friday, and may be required to report during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; an associate degree in accounting, business, HR, or related field is preferred.
At least one year of experience working with benefits, including data entry, annual open enrollment processing, reporting, and resolving employee concerns.
Experience in an HR Generalist or Specialist role, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with benefits software, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Be a Trusted Advisor: Answer questions about health, dental, life insurance, flex spending, and retirement.
Resolve issues between employees, HR reps, and insurance providers.
Maintain accurate workflows, update records, review reports, and assist payroll adjustments.
Attend workshops and training to stay up-to-date on benefits administration.
Collaborate with team to support goals and share expertise.