Benefits Counselor (Repost)

Job Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive support and guidance to employees regarding institutional benefits, retirement programs, payroll-related processes, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Affords assistance with New Hire Orientation.
• Counsels both new and current employees on PEBA Insurance and Retirement Benefits.
• Maintains compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by monitoring the submission and approval of weekly timesheets.
• Supports the implementation of employee education programs.
• Interprets and communicates policies, procedures, and regulations related to benefits administration, retirement programs, leave management, and timekeeping practices.
• Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and assists with audits, reporting requirements, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
• Provides professional, responsive, and customer-focused service while fostering positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders in support of the mission and goals of Midlands Technical College.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and professional experience in insurance or retirement programs.
• Direct experience with administering PEBA insurance and retirement benefits (preferred).
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• The ability to review and detect discrepancies in written materials and financial information.
• The ability to multitask and organize/process a large volume of work with a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to perform mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to read, interpret, understand, and explain policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes.