AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Benefits Strategist
Columbia, SC, United States · Senior
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About the role
- Benefits Strategist – Hybrid (Columbia, SC)
- The Benefits Strategist is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and management of comprehensive employee benefits programs across multiple associations. This role ensures alignment with client needs, enhances employee satisfaction, and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Partner collaborates closely with internal
Responsibilities
- Manage vendor, broker, and carrier relationships, including performance reviews and contract negotiations.
- This role ensures alignment with client needs, enhances employee satisfaction, and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
- Proven ability to solve complex problems and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Nice to have
- advanced degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Compensation
- Lead annual benefits plan reviews, assessing coverage options and identifying cost-management opportunities.
Benefits
- Develop and execute benefits program strategy and design, ensuring competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
- Analyze market trends to maintain adaptive and attractive benefits offerings.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Benefits team, HR, Finance, Compliance) to align benefits with organizational needs.
- Provide expert guidance on benefits utilization, regulatory updates, and industry best practices.
- Support special projects and continuous learning to stay current on industry practices and policies.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in benefits program management, ideally in a multi-employer or service provider environment.
- The Benefits Strategist is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and management of comprehensive employee benefits programs across multiple associations.
- The Partner collaborates closely with internal teams and external vendors to deliver competitive, high-quality benefits solutions and drive continuous program improvement.
- CEBS or equivalent certification in benefits administration strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in benefits compliance, vendor management, and program design.
- Benefits Strategist - Hybrid (Columbia, SC)
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