Human Resources Generalist-Benefits 40 hours, Headquarters Library See details

Infodepot; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Spartanburg County Public Library is seeking a Human Resources Generalist-Benefits to manage benefits records, open enrollment, and payroll-related duties. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Personnel, Business Administration or related fields and substantial HR/benefits experience.

The position is based at Headquarters Library with a 40-hour week, salary $43,888 plus generous benefits. Applicants must submit cover letter and resume by the stated deadline and are encouraged to apply online

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Personnel, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of retirement, insurance and benefit programs; familiarity with public personnel administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee benefit records, files and forms; manage submissions to Benefit First and communicate changes to staff and retirees.
• Review and audit health, dental, vision, life and retiree insurance forms and invoices; issue purchasing requisitions.
• Process monthly premium payments for retirees; confirm COBRA payments and document accordingly.
• Plan and organize annual open enrollment benefit meetings; assist employees and retirees during enrollment.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioner on wellness initiatives and use wellness software; conduct Lunch & Learn sessions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interviewing techniques

Confidentiality

Communication

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Personnel/Business Administration

Tools

Benefit First

ADP

Munis

Job description

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
*Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by August 10, 2026

POSTING DATE: July 27, 2026
JOB TITLE: Human Resources Generalist-Benefits, Grade 23
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: September 1, 2026
SALARY: $43,888 annually (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday, 8:30amto 5:00pm
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Personnel, Business Administration, or a related field and considerable experience Human Resources and/or Benefits Administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the Libraries’ employee benefit records, files and formsand ensures they are kept up-to-date and in a secured office environment;Responsible for all submissions to our online benefit vendor (Benefit First)and communicates benefit changes, updates and services to staff and retirees;
• Reviews, processes, and audits health, dental, vision, life andretiree insurance forms, applications, claims and invoices; completespurchasing requisitions for bills and related services.Communicates changes and discrepancies to theHR Director.
• Processes monthly premium payments for retirees, confirms receiptof payment for COBRA participants and completes all related documentation;
• Plans and organizes annual open enrollment benefit meetings;assists employees and retirees during open enrollment;
• Partners with the Nurse Practitioner to ensure employeeparticipation in wellness initiatives and with utilizing the library’s wellnessand incentive software; plans and conducts Lunch & Learn opportunities;
• Provides assistance to employees regarding HR policyinterpretation, insurance, retirement and deferred compensation and enrollsemployees in various programs ensuring accuracy and completion of all requireddocumentation; serves as a liaison between employees and benefit providers;
• Participates in SCPL’s New Employee Orientation on benefitelections and oversees the completion and accuracy of all benefits paperwork.
• Works closely with the libraries’ group benefits firm tocoordinate open enrollment, investigate employee claims, and implement newservices and existing plans.
• Maintains the Libraries’ current time-keeping system (ADP), andMunis Self Service; communicates changes and updates as needed.
• Prepares and inputs monthly hourly and extra hours payroll, newemployee information, employee promotions and location changes as well assalary changes and other information in Munis (or current financial software);
• Provides general assistance to HR Director regarding WorkersCompensation issues, preparing employees in the retirement process, documentprocessing, and filing.
• Executes all tasks and related communication with discretion andsound judgment, prioritizing policy adherence and confidentiality standards;Assists HR Director in separation procedures.
• Maintains confidential documents and information in a secureoffice environment;
• Provides broad support for the HR Department including, but notlimited to, staff training, assistance with wellness programs, etc.; may serveas the point of contact in the absence of the HR Director.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree withmajor course work in Personnel, Business Administration, or a related field andconsiderable experience Human Resources and/or Benefits Administration.
• Thorough knowledge ofretirement, insurance and benefit programs, methods and record keeping; generalknowledge of the basic methods, practices and objective of public personneladministration.
• Must have strongorganizational skills and the ability to follow and apply establishedprocedures and instructions.
• Must possess considerableskill in all interviewing techniques, extensive knowledge of personnel policyand procedures, and some knowledge of Federal and State laws regardingemployment and Human Resources practices;
• General knowledge ofbasic research and survey techniques as well as report writing and strongcomputer skills with the ability to learn moderately complex computer softwareprograms;
• Must have the ability toestablish rapport with others in person and on the telephone and maintaineffective working relationships with the public and library staff.
• Ability to maintainconfidentiality and use good judgement and discretion in carrying out all tasksand responsibilities.
• SCPL uses multi-factorauthentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to usetheir personal device for MFA.
• Valid Driver’s license with the ability to drive to otherlocations

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a partof the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do nothesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.