Benefits Specialist – 60018958 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Benefits Specialist – 60018958 State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $38,985 – $72,134 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Human Resources Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Benefits Specialist The Department of Administration’s (Admin) Division of State Human Resources is looking to hire a Benefits Specialist within our Shared Services Team. This position will provide information to Shared Services agency employees, retirees, applicants and employers regarding the processing, calculation and explanation of various insurance and retirement programs provided by the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), Deferred Compensation, employee wellness and recognition programs. This position will also maintain benefit filing system and assists with other filing. Ensures proper benefits notifications are sent to employees regarding enrollment. Ensures benefits tracking log is accurate and updated. Responsibilities of the

Benefits Specialist:

Provides support to Shared Services employees, applicants, retirees and employers with insurance/retirement programs offered by SC PEBA. Ensures benefit enrollments/changes are processed in accordance with PEBA and Deferred Compensation requirements and agency procedures. Reviews/processes online enrollment changes within required time frame set by PEBA. Provides proper documents to employees, assists in their completion and follows up with PEBA and supervisors regarding employee elections in order to ensure timely accurate processing. Crafts various benefit documents such as the Initial COBRA notice and the COBRA notice ensuring compliance. Aids in the Previous State Service verification process and assists with open enrollment. Tracks and mails Federally Mandated notices to shared services employees within federal deadline. Maintains timely and accurate benefit filing systems both electronic and paper. Assists with the file archiving process. May provide filing assistance to classification and compensation team or other human resources team members as directed by Shared Services leadership. Collaborates with Human Resources Assistant on filing and archiving process. Maintains information on the benefits tacking log to ensure accurate and updated information is documented. Tracks and sends initial retirement and insurance enrollment communication to employees. Sends weekly e-mail reminders for enrollment to ensure employees are aware of their deadlines. Provides support with preparing and implementing employee wellness programs, health fairs, flu shots and other similar events for Shared Services in conjunction with Admin. Assists the Admin benefit managers in benefits, retirement, wellness programs and other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor’s degree and relevant human resources or administrative experience. An equivalent combination of a high school diploma and experience may be considered. A master’s degree may be substituted for the required experience. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of insurance principles and practices, premium determination and state insurance. Knowledge of relevant benefit laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and plans. Ability to effectively use electronic enrollment systems. Ability to process basic insurance enrollment transactions and special eligibility changes. Ability to field questions related to insurance and retirement benefits, qualifying events and member changes with limited assistance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employers, employees and retirees. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to review written material and financial information and detect discrepancies. Ability to perform mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to read, interpret, understand, and explain policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Preferred Qualifications Specific experience in benefits programs offered to state employees including insurance and retirement, workers’ compensation and deferred compensation. Additional Comments The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices • State Retirement Plan(SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.