Benefits Manager

• Administer benefits for multiple companies and contracts, including Service Contract Act (SCA) and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements
• Manage employee leave programs (FMLA and other applicable leave policies)
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation and OSHA reporting and partner with Safety/Legal on incident management
• Serve as the primary benefits contact for all Yulista Holding locations
• Collaborate with the Corporate Benefits team to price, design, and procure benefits for current and future contracts
• support proposal development with benefit cost inputs
• Lead annual Open Enrollment end-to-end (plan design updates, communications, HRIS configuration, vendor coordination, timelines, and post‑enrollment audits)
• Conduct benefits meetings for new contracts and annual enrollment
• travel to contract locations as needed
• Develop clear, inclusive communications and materials for new hires, open enrollment, and recruiting
• Supervise benefits staff with coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• allocate workload and drive process consistency
• Resolve employee inquiries
• interpret benefit policies
• escalate complex issues as appropriate
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce routine and ad‑hoc reports
• analyze trends (utilization, cost, participation) to inform plan design
• Ensure compliance readiness (policy documentation, notices, file audits, and vendor oversight)
• Perform other related duties to support organizational objectives
• Manage the daily workflow of benefits staff
• set priorities, ensure service levels, and uphold policy compliance and deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management
• 8+ years of benefits administration experience with at least 2 years in a management role, preferably in a government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and USERRA
• Experience with union benefits programs is required
• Workday HRIS experience strongly preferred
• Professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP, or CEBS) preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• collaborates effectively across all levels and with external partners/vendors
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• able to make data‑driven decisions and present insights clearly
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with corporate policies and compliance requirements
• comfort with audits and documentation

Professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP, or CEBS) preferred