What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Assistant position at MGC LLC?
Join MGC's Administrative Team in Columbia, SC!
At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed.
We are currently seeking a Benefits Assistant to join our team in our Columbia office. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of HR experience and be based near Columbia, SC to train in the office for the first few weeks. This position has flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement after the initial training period. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment and qualifying life event changes.
- Respond to employee and vendor inquiries regarding benefit plans, electronic ID cards, enrollments, claims, and status changes, escalating issues as needed.
- Assist with benefit related reporting, audits and surveys.
- Distribute employee benefit notices.
- Assist with the annual open enrollment process, including evaluating benefit changes, preparing enrollment documents, and ensuring accurate setup in HRIS and MGConnect.
- Perform quality checks on benefits-related data and carrier enrollments to ensure accuracy, including reviewing weekly file feed statuses.
- Process all 401k related distributions, loans, rollovers, etc.
- Assist employees with 401k related enrollment and plan questions
- Maintain accurate records of employee requests, resolutions, and compliance documents.
- Work with third-party vendors to deliver optimal service and resolve issues promptly.
- Audit and track benefit related invoices, ensuring they are accurate and provided to Accounting in a timely manner for payment.
- Ensure all benefits communications are up to date and posted to the appropriate places.
- Work with marketing team on monthly HR & Benefits newsletters, providing content, proofreading and communicating important information to the employees.
- Address COBRA-related issues and employee inquiries, coordinating with carriers as needed.
General Responsibilities:
- Ability to handle confidential employee data
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Responds politely to employees and vendors
- Works as a member of a team
- Accepts change in a productive manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Some knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
- Must possess excellent listening skills, verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess excellent organizational skills, and pay close attention to detail
- Must be able to read and write in English and use arithmetic skills accurately to complete required daily projects
- Typing and reading on a computer
- Communicates in person, by telephone and email
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must be able to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously
- Must also have ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Additional Benefits:
- Paid parental leave
- Leadership training programs
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Casual dress code
- Mental health support resources
- Employee resource groups
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!
