Benefits Manager I (REPOST)

*THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students support teachers empower parents and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Job Purpose:

Join the South Carolina Department of Education where you can have a critical role in ensuring that every student meets the Profile of the South Carolina graduate so they are ready for the military workforce technical college or a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities:

Under limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Human Resources the Benefits Manager administers and coordinates employee benefits retirement leave and related areas to support a highly complex human resources program for a major state agency with approximately 1200 employees including permanent temporary grant time-limited and temporary-hourly positions. The role serves as the primary point-of- contact for employees regarding insurance retirement workers compensation leave administration and wellness activities.

• You will provide sound guidance to employees and retirees regarding state-sponsored benefits and retirement programs by explaining plans enrollment procedures eligible requirements premium costs and retirement options to ensure employees make informed decisions.
• You will review the agencys PEBA Accumulator report to identify and resolve discrepancies and coordinate arrears processing in collaboration with the Payroll Manager SCEIS and HR Leadership.
• You will assist management and employees with workers compensation claim-related processes and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting requirements are met to include OSHA compliance.
• You will plan coordinate and deliver various benefit-related presentations such as new employee orientation and open enrollment workshops to include developing communication and informational materials.
• You will organize various employee wellness events and opportunities.
• You will coordinate the agencys Leave administration programs to include Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) military leave LWOP and extended disability.
• You will administer voluntary deduction programs and serve as the liaison with external organizations regarding program participation and employee requests.

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources.

A bachelors degree and relevant experience in insurance or retirement programs. A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.

• Knowledge of the South Carolina state employee benefits and retirement programs.
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Experience administering State of South Carolina employee benefits programs including insurance and retirement benefits.
• Mathematical aptitude and ability to accurately calculate benefit premiums retirement estimates service credit calculations payroll deductions leave balances and other employee benefit-related transactions.
• Previous SCEIS knowledge.
• Previous presentation experience a plus.

As a part of a generous compensation package we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off preeminent health care benefits professional development opportunities pension and 401(k).

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Experience:

Manager