Trident Technical College's Human Resources department is seeking a Benefits Administrator. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources. The primary responsibilities are to manage the college's employee benefits program for over 700 employees while staying current on all state and federal mandates regarding employee health and retirement benefits. Duties also include coordinating and directing Open Enrollments, providing benefit counsel, conducting new-hire benefits orientation, ensuring benefits compliance, processing Affordable Care Act 1095s, but not limited to making insurance offers to eligible part-time and adjunct employees and meeting IRS regulations and annual reporting standards, informing all benefit-eligible employees of changes in coverage and/or procedures regarding insurance, retirement systems, savings options, and any other benefits-related issue. The Benefits Administrator will prepare monthly benefit-related remittances for vendors, including reconciling bills with the general ledger and verifying quarterly retirement deduction information in preparation for payment.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and work experience related to the area of employment. Preferred candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of professional experience in state employee benefits administration.

Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field PLUS three (3) years of professional experience working with employee insurance benefits and retirement programs. Additional education and training as a Benefits Administrator within a state agency are highly desirable. Experience with regulations pertaining to public health, retirement, and savings plans is desirable. Strong emphasis on practical communication skills in all media types, working within insurance database systems, and adapting quickly to applicable benefits changes. Strong analytical and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office. Excellent customer service is a must, as the ability to collaborate with external and internal customers at all levels. Experience handling confidential information is vital. The successful candidate will have working experience with Colleague.

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. This position is open until filled with preference given to applicants that apply by January 27, 2023.

Unofficial transcripts may also be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.