Benefits Specialist - School District HR & Benefits

District Office; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson County School District 5 District Office in Anderson, SC seeks a Benefits Specialist to assist with daily benefits management for district employees, including new-employee orientation and explaining insurance options. The role covers processing changes, reconciling bills, and maintaining confidential records.

You will conduct one-on-one meetings, manage enrollment updates, and support COBRA and retirement benefits while ensuring accurate premium handling and timely communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Experience in human resources or benefits administration preferred.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and benefits software.
• Ability to explain benefits clearly to employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees to add/drop/change state and local insurance benefits; assist with qualifying event changes.
• Distribute COBRA materials to exiting employees.
• Enter and record insurance premiums in accounting systems; update changes in coverage.
• Conduct meetings with new employees to explain insurance and retirement benefits; assist with open enrollment.
• Assist with changes in retirement and insurance carrier elections; changes to contact information.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

MS Office

Web-based enrollment

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EBS

EES

Omaha Benefits Management

CSI SmartFusion

Job description

Anderson County School District 5 District Office in Anderson, SC seeks a Benefits Specialist to assist with daily benefits management for district employees, including new-employee orientation and explaining insurance options. The role covers processing changes, reconciling bills, and maintaining confidential records.

You will conduct one-on-one meetings, manage enrollment updates, and support COBRA and retirement benefits while ensuring accurate premium handling and timely communications.