Benefits Manager I / 60017763

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in Human Resources, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for an Benefits Manager I who is responsible for New Employee Orientation, counseling new and current employees on State Group Benefits including insurance programs, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Extended Disability and Worker's Compensation for the Department.• Administers a comprehensive benefits program for the agency to include counseling new and current employees on State Group Benefits (health, dental, dental plus, vision, life insurance, basic and supplemental long-term disability, MoneyPlus, retirement, disability benefits) and the SC Deferred Compensation Program options.

• Responsible for guiding employees in all aspects of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the SC Pregnancy Accommodations Act and other medical accommodations as needed. Consults with employees, supervisors and other HR teams as necessary to ensure tasks are performed in accordance with state and federal laws governing the FMLA, ADA and the SC Pregnancy Accommodations Act.
• Conducts New Employee Orientation (NEO). Responsible for explaining agency policies, PEBA Retirement, State Group Benefits and SC Deferred Compensation Program benefits to new employees.
• Responsible for the coordination and administration of the agency’s Worker’s Compensation program in accordance with the State Accident Fund (SAF) laws and regulations. Responsible for the completion of annual OSHA reports.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE 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.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in insurance or retirement programs.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval.

Additional Requirements:• Occasional overnight travel.

• Requires holder to drive routinely.

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.

• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.

• Valid driver's license.

• In-office role.

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices and relevant human resources management laws, policies and procedures.

• Personal computer skills in Microsoft Office; use of the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to present to groups of people.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of HR policies and procedures.

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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.