Benefits Manager Jobs in South Carolina

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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Benefits Specialist

  • Lexington Medical Center
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 6 hours ago

Assist annual benefits open enrollment Trouble shooting data issues with internal IS team and carrier representatives Assist with preparation of annual compliance reports as needed....

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Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Benefits Analyst III

  • MUSC
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 5 days ago

Summary The Benefits Analyst III assists with the administration of benefit plans and programs by aiding in the administration, analysis, benchmarking, training, implementation, and communication...

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Employee Benefits Account Manager, Select

  • USI Insurance Services
  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 days ago

Job Details Locations NC - Charlotte, NC - Raleigh, NC - Wilmington, SC - Charleston, SC - Columbia, SC - Greenville, SC - Mount Pleasant Job ID 32171 Description and Requirements General...

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Employee Benefits Account Manager, Select

  • USI Holdings
  • Charleston, SC
  • 23 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 23 days ago

and Requirements General Description: Manage and retain a book of assigned small employee benefits accounts. Serve as clients day-to-day contact. Responsibilities: Service a high volume of...

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Compensation Manager

  • Pro Mach Inc
  • Greenville, SC
  • 23 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 23 days ago

Strong skills in market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation program administration. Proficiency in Excel and experience with HR systems, preferably Workday, as well as with Payfactors....

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Insurance Benefit Coordinator

  • Palmetto Infusion
  • Columbia, SC
  • 27 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 27 days ago

About Us: Palmetto Infusion provides comprehensive ambulatory and home-based infusion services to both acute and chronically ill patients. Our centers care for people by providing patients and...

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Benefits Manager

  • EquipmentShare
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Employee Communication: Design, implement, and communicate benefits information to employees, including during open enrollment and onboarding....

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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

  • Staff Financial Group
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Assist in annual open enrollment period during 2nd quarter of each year Materials from carriers, communicating changes to employees/answering questions, assists with employee presentations....

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Benefits Coordinator

  • State of South Carolina
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 90+ days ago

The 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...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers in South Carolina
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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