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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Compensation Manager, Global HR M&A / US Proxy Statement

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Work Arrangement:** This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Detroit (MI), Warren (MI), or Mountain View (CA) you are expected to report...

Manager, Benefits

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 6 days ago

Manage the design and administration, including open enrollment, of all employee benefits....

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

Benefits Analyst, Heath and Welfare

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 7 days ago

Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve benefit processes, support open enrollment, and maintain consistent communication and education around employee benefits....

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL: HUB International Limited (HUB) is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and...

Compensation Specialist

  • Anderson, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Anderson, SC
  • 10 days ago

The Compensation Specialist will research job requirements and evaluate job positions to ensure the company is competitive in total compensation. This person will coordinate all efforts to remain...

Manager, Compensation Strategies

  • Greenville, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 14 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Insurance Benefit Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 22 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...

Compensation Manager, Incentive Programs

  • SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • SC
  • 45+ days ago

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Sr. Account Manager - Employee Benefits

  • Greenville, SC
  • 27 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 27 days ago

Sr. Account Manager - Employee Benefits Location: SC - Charleston, SC - Greenville 29791 - Sr. EB AM - Mt. Pleasant with 29791 - Sr. EB AM - Mt. Pleasant with 29791 - Sr. EB AM - Mt. Pleasant with...

Benefits Analyst, Health & Welfare

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 45+ days ago

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Benefits Specialist

  • Charleston, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 60+ days ago

. * At least three years or more of experience working with PEBA benefits, including data entry, annual open enrollment processing, reporting, and resolving employee concerns. * Proven success in an...

Benefits Coordinator

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 90+ days ago

. - 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...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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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
47.2%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
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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