Manager, HR Benefits

Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite)

This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is located at 51 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229.

What You'll Do:

• Supervises and administers/directs the short term and long-term leave, benefit enrollment, and retirement programs including non-qualified plans for executives. Research current benefit trends and reports on employee enrollment trends. Develops and executes communication strategy for company benefit programs.

• Coordinates/implements system changes to HRIS system to administer enrollment and ongoing enhancements for other systems. Works to improve any processing efficiencies for benefits and leave of absence administration.

• Administers/directs benefit plans to include contract administration and expense tracking. Prepares/edits/finalizes data for external vendors, plan administrators, auditors, governmental and consulting organizations. Analyzes and generates benefit reports.

• Audits benefit plans for compliance with plan procedures and government regulations. Prepares/audits government mandated reports (such as 5500s, 1095s, and W-2s). Maintains knowledge of and analyzes government regulations relating to benefit plans, FMLA, and ADA regulations.

• Develops/guides/directs staff and ensures excellent customer service is given to employees, business units, outside agencies, vendors, etc.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Work Experience: 6 years' experience in human resources. 3 of the 6 years must have been in management or supervisory role or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.

Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of government regulations pertaining to retirement/benefit administration. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, make sound decisions. Ability to analyze trends and make recommendations to management. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Basic business math and knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts. Ability to direct, motivate, and assess performance of employees.

Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree-Accounting, finance or economics

Preferred Skills and Abilities: Experience with 5500 preparations.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Professional designation in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, CEBS).

Work Environment: Typical office environment. Some travel between office buildings. Some out of town travel.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.