Benefits Manager

Who we are:

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) we are funding a better state to live work and play. Offering excellent benefits hybrid work schedules training plans tuition assistance and self-development opportunities we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDORs successby collecting 95% of South Carolinas general fund our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at are looking for teammates who are:

• Supportive leaders who enjoy developing employees and building a strong team
• Analytical professionals who can interpret complex benefits information and resolve questions with accuracy and sound judgment
• Organized detail-oriented and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
• Effective communicators who can provide clear guidance and handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and confidentiality

What you will do:

The Benefits Manager coordinates the administration of SCDORs employee benefits programs and supervises the team that supports employees throughout their employment and into retirement. Youll provide guidance on benefits matters help ensure programs are administered accurately and consistently and assist employees in understanding and navigating their benefits.

Primary job duties include:

• Coordinating the PEBA Insurance Benefits program including health dental life vision and long-term disability enrollment; ensuring eligibility requirements are met; processing applicable claims; and coordinating leave matters related to benefits
• Serving as SCDORs liaison with PEBA and other state agencies to support accurate benefits-related payroll and reconciliation
• Coordinating PEBA retirement and deferred compensation programs and assisting employees with eligibility service credit program changes and other retirement-related matters
• Coordinating the benefits process for temporary employees under PPACA including monthly and annual eligibility reviews
• Providing timely and accurate information about benefit changes and eligibility requirements and offering one-on-one benefits counseling throughout the year
• Coordinating the overall functions of the Benefits section including supervising counseling and evaluating employee performance
• Counseling prospective retirees on retirement and insurance options and coordinating the retirement process including applicable claims and retirement incentive programs
• Coordinating the agencys workers compensation program including required reporting and partnering with appropriate staff on safety training and awareness
• Providing benefits information during New Hire Orientation and coordinating benefits meetings and enrollment for new employees
• Conducting exit benefits meetings with departing employees and providing guidance on benefit continuation leave payouts retirement options and benefit transfers to other state agencies