Benefits Manager (Req #: 662

At Lyles Services Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, of we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Lyles Services Co. is right for you!

This position is responsible for the strategic oversight, design, implementation, and administration of the company health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. The role ensures programs are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals while managing vendor relationships, leading renewal processes, and overseeing benefits operations across multiple entities.

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Oversee retirement programs including 401(k) plans and maintain familiarity with defined benefit structures.
• Evaluate plan design, cost trends, and utilization to recommend improvements to leadership.
• Ensure benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
• Present benefits strategy, cost analysis, and recommendations to leadership and finance.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA requirements, including plan document governance and audit readiness.
• Oversee ACA compliance and reporting, including 1094/1095 filings.
• Direct Form 5500 preparation and filing processes.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA regulations and administration.
• Oversee HIPAA privacy requirements as they relate to benefits programs.
• Manage Section 125 cafeteria plans including FSA, HSA, and HRA programs.
• Maintain awareness of federal and California‑specific regulatory requirements.
• Own and manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and third‑party administrators.
• Lead annual renewal processes including data analysis, rate negotiations, and plan recommendations.
• Evaluate vendor performance and hold partners accountable for service delivery.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis of plan options and present findings to leadership.
• Oversee benefits billing and reconciliation processes across multiple carriers.
• Provide oversight and direction to benefits administration staff.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of benefits operations including enrollments, eligibility, and data integrity.
• Oversee open enrollment strategy, execution, and communication.
• Oversee use and optimization of HRIS and benefits administration platforms such as an ERP, carrier portals, TPA systems, and enrollment platforms.
• Partner with finance and HR leadership on budgeting and forecasting related to benefits.
• Communicate complex benefits information to employees in clear and understandable terms.
• Present benefits‑related data and recommendations to subsidiary leadership.
• Lead and develop direct reports, providing coaching, accountability, and performance management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the…