Benefits Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the administration of all employee benefit programs by providing accurate information, assisting with enrollments and changes, maintaining benefits records, and serving as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
• Manages and maintains the web-based leave system for all full-time faculty and staff.
• Audits leave usage and prepares leave reports.
• Enters new enrollments and changes by the 15th of the effective month.
• Processes changes within one week of receipt.

The Benefits Assistant

• Assists with mandatory ACA compliance reporting for the College, including part-time employee eligibility measurement, 1095-C generation and distribution, and 1094-C generation and upload to the IRS.
• Works with payroll administrator to compare payroll register to benefits rosters at least three times per year (January, April, August) and ensures accuracy with payrolls.
• Reviews Benefits Orientation with new employees; works closely with HR Generalist to support benefit communications during onboarding.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and administrative experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an HR-related field relevant to the position.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on HR work experience (including employee benefits and system administration).
• Certification in HR-related accreditation (SHRM / HRCI).
• Experience with State of SC Benefits / PEBA.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in an HR-related field relevant to the position.

Skills

• Knowledge of FLSA, ACA, and other relevant employment laws.
• Experience with employee benefits systems and administration.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Compliance with state and federal laws.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Pay

Salary range is determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.