Benefits Administrator

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Benefits Administrator

WHO WE ARE

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. We provide a “hand-up” to families dedicated to lifting themselves from poverty. We want you to join our team where we are…People Helping People. GLEAMNS is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program where your student loans are eligible for forgiveness!

THE MISSION

The Benefits Administrator is expected to:

• Administer, processes, and maintain company benefits programs.

• Provides support in all functional areas of a Human Resources Department and Compensation Management.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Conduct new employee Benefit Orientation Meetings and assist employees in completing paperwork.

• Review/Certify all paperwork for completeness and accuracy according to rules and regulations of the State Employee Insurance Program.

• Assist all employees with annual and/or open enrollment each October.

• Follow and support all policies and procedures established in personnel policies.

• Process/Report all Retirement Disbursements/Hardships, Disability Claims, Student Accident Claims, Workers Compensation and OSHA records as it relates to job-related accidents.

• Maintain/Update employee’s benefits to assure deductions for payroll processing are accurate.

• Generate, process and balance all agency benefits for payment on a monthly basis. Prepare required quarterly reports.

• Cancel employee’s coverage upon termination and provide them with required COBRA information.

• Serve as an advocate and resource for employees as it relates to all benefits.

• Performs other duties as assigned

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Leadership — Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction in a way that develops teamwork and high performance.
• Initiative — Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Analytical Thinking — Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Communicates effectively: Provide information to customers, supervisors, and co-workers, in-person, by phone, and email.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with all staff and vendors.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: Positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Associate degree in Business or related field, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.

• Minimum of two years work experience in a social services environment.

• Knowledge of computer and software, such as but not limited to Microsoft 360 and XXXXXX
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and exhibit cooperative, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, dependable and friendly attitude.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Ability to relate to disadvantaged children and their parents.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required.
• Travel required throughout service area to monitor centers, and statewide and national training conferences

• The ability to meet the following physical requirements:

o Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

o Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Reports To: Human Resources Director

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Plan, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement System
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – a student loan forgiveness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off- sick and vacation
• Holidays

Schedule:

• 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.

GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).

Please contact us at: https://www.gleamnshrc.org/menus/human-resources.html or call 864.223.8434.