Benefits Coordinator

Salary: $45,300.00 - $61,100.00 Annually Location : Spartanburg County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 109065 Agency: Spartanburg Community College Opening Date: 02/10/2026 Class Code:: AG55 Position Number:: 109065 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM Friday 8 AM - 1:30 PM Pay Grade: GEN08 Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00 Opening Date: 02/10/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job ResponsibilitiesThe Benefits Coordinator is responsible for administering health benefits, retirement, and leave benefits while complying with state and federal laws. Manages the Benefits Administration for the College to include: meeting with employees regarding employee insurance and retirement benefits; assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes, and terminations; monitor for and distribute information and updates on benefits from PEBA; ensure COBRA information is appropriately disseminated; counsel employees on the retirement process; ensure that all deductions are correctly entered into Colleague; coordinate enrollment, changes, and terminations with third-party vendors, audit membership rosters; ensure all benefit updates are timely and properly processed; and maintains up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulates that pertain to benefits (FLSA, ACA, etc.) and advise supervisor of changes. Manages Leave Administration for the College to include: managing and maintaining the web-based leave system for all full-time faculty and staff; assisting and communicating with employees the various policies and procedures pertaining to leave; ensuring payroll is updated with any changes in pay due to leave; audit leave usage; prepare leave reports; manage FMLA usage, compliance paperwork, and make qualification determination for eligibility using federal guidelines; and maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulations pertaining to leave (FMLA, ADA, etc.) and advise supervisor of changes. Responsible for the Benefits Orientation deck; works closely with HR Specialist to support benefit communications during onboarding. Assists retirees with information and applications. Advises the supervisor of any impending retirement decisions. Completes mandatory ACA compliance reporting for the College, including part-time employee eligibility measurement, 1095-C generation and distribution, and 1094-C generation and upload to the IRS. Monitors the measurement of temporary employees' eligibility for benefits. Works with the payroll administrator to compare the payroll register with benefits rosters at least 3 times per year (January, April, August). New enrollments and changes must be entered by the 15th of the effective month. Process changes within one week of receipt. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and professional experience in insurance or retirement programs. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in an HR-related field relevant to the position. 3 to 5 years of minimum hands-on HR work experience (including employee benefits and system administration). Certification in HR-related accreditation (SHRM / HRCI) is strongly preferred. Experience with State of SC Benefits / PEBA Additional CommentsOccasional night and/or weekend hours may be required for scheduled events. Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Have you completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04