Strategic Benefits Architect - Hybrid (Columbia)

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is seeking a Benefits Strategist to design and manage comprehensive employee benefits programs across associations. This hybrid Columbia, SC role partners with Benefits, HR, Finance, and Compliance to ensure competitive, compliant offerings and continuous program improvement.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in HR/Business Admin, 7+ years in benefits management, and CEBS or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• CEBS or equivalent certification in benefits administration strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in benefits compliance, vendor management, and program design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute benefits program strategy and design, ensuring competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage vendor, broker, and carrier relationships, including performance reviews and contract negotiations.
• Lead annual benefits plan reviews, assessing coverage options and identifying cost-management opportunities.
• Analyze market trends to maintain adaptive and attractive benefits offerings.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align benefits with organizational needs.
• Provide expert guidance on benefits utilization, regulatory updates, and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, HIPAA, IRS).
• Conduct audits and proactively adjust programs in response to legislative changes.
• Monitor and report on program performance, delivering insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Support special projects and continuous learning to stay current on industry practices and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

CEBS certification preferred

Job description

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is seeking a Benefits Strategist to design and manage comprehensive employee benefits programs across associations. This hybrid Columbia, SC role partners with Benefits, HR, Finance, and Compliance to ensure competitive, compliant offerings and continuous program improvement.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in HR/Business Admin, 7+ years in benefits management, and CEBS or equivalent certification.