Benefits Specialist I
Benefits Specialist I
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Job Responsibilities
About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity professionalism and public service SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative intelligence and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.At SLED we value dedication ethical conduct accountability and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local state and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security criminal investigations and criminal justice information systems SLEDs diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.
We foster a professional work environment where teamwork respect and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.
Learn more about why you should join our team at .
General Responsibility:Under limited supervision serve as the agency benefits specialist responsible for state insurance plans retirement disability unemployment and other state benefits for SLED. Interpret HR rules regulations policies and procedures as it relates to state benefit programs including time leave and payroll administration for the agency.
Specific Duties:- Administer all employee benefits programs including but not limited to health dental life vision disability and retirement (SCRS/PORS/ORP). Coordinate new employee orientation activities for permanent grant and temporary employees. Ensure that all Personnel Change in Status reports are properly completed and filed with the SC Criminal Justice Academy and the SLED Training Unit.
Meet and counsel with employees retirees dependents and applicants regarding insurance retirement disability and other benefits. Ensure proper processing and completion of documentation including but not limited to SCRS PORS ORP EIP SLED HR and payroll forms. Verify time and leave entries are accurately and promptly recorded in SCEIS prior to processing employee separations. Administer Exit Interviews for the agency.
Coordinate the preparation for open enrollment activities and ensure that information is communicated to all employees in a timely manner; prepare correspondence and reports and makes presentations concerning benefits features and eligibility requirements; act as liaison for SLED with PEBA Comptroller Generals Office FBMC Standard Insurance Company MetLife Insurance Company and other entities; keep abreast of all changes regarding state benefit programs and ensure the dissemination of timely and accurate information to affected employees.
Audit and verify all insurance transactions and ensure proper reconciliation of monthly billing reports; research and ensure timely resolution of enrollment and billing issues. Serve as the agency Wellness Coordinator and backup to Payroll Administrator.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- High school diploma and relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers employees and the public effectively
- Must be able to exercise sound judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies procedures rules and regulations.
- Must be able to work in a highly confidential and fast paced office environment.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge of all state insurance programs and retirement plans (SCRS/PORS/ORP) and how they relate to time leave and payroll administration in SCEIS.
- Competent knowledge of online procedures for benefits administration in SCEIS/HR Payroll system EBS system and EES system
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) 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.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:- Health Dental Vision Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education training experience oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
