Benefits Manager

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits Manager oversees the administration, compliance, and strategic planning of corporate benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and employee leave programs. The role ensures benefits are competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with organizational goals, with rigorous adherence to federal and state regulations, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and USERRA.

Requirements

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.
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.

Nice To Haves

Workday HRIS experience strongly preferred.
Professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP, or CEBS) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.