Benefits Manager I/Benefits Consultant (61037002)

Full Job Description

Serves as a Benefits Consultant for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. This position is responsible for assisting employees and other internal customers with SC PEBA insurance/retirement benefit programs including, but not limited to plan features, procedures, eligibility, and premium information. Receives, reviews and processes benefit transactions for new hires and changes for existing employees, such as life-status changes, employee/dependent death claims, Basic/Supplemental Long Term Disability claims, and Service/Disability retirement transactions/claims to ensure compliance with PEBA Insurance & Retirement policies and guidelines. Terminates active group coverage in accordance with PEBA guidelines. Facilitates COBRA information based on federal laws and PEBA guidelines. Maintains confidentiality.

Assists in planning and facilitation of agency's Open Enrollment efforts statewide. Communicates provisions of benefits packages through annual enrollment meetings, benefits booklets, and direct meetings and communication with individual employees.

Assists employees and other internal customers with SCDOT FMLA/Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Extended Illness policies.

Monitors and keeps abreast of the changing federal and state regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits, Family Medical Leave Act, and Leave of Absence policies. Attends PEBA training and other related sessions in order to keep abreast of changes to benefit plans. Prepares and gives notification and updates to internal agency staff concerning new policies and procedures. Serves as a contact between SCDOT, PEBA, and all other designated benefit program area representatives. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two and one-half (2.5) years of experience of human resources experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Travel is required to facilitate Open Enrollment duties (September/October) annually, and other times occasionally, according to the needs of the agency.

The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal work schedule.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.