Human Resources Assistant Manager – Benefits & Retirement (Req #: 484) - Military veterans preferred

Why Join Our Team

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:

1. Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
2. 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.
3. 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!

Job Purpose

The Assistant HR Manager – Benefits & Retirement leads the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of benefit and retirement programs across multiple subsidiary companies. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth administration of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs while serving as a subject matter expert for employee benefits, regulatory compliance, and vendor relations.

As part of the HR structure, this role is designed for an experienced and analytical benefits professional who has intentionally developed expertise in benefits strategy, compliance, and service delivery. The successful candidate will bring a balance of tactical execution and strategic oversight, with a passion for improving the employee experience and optimizing benefit value to the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Benefit Administration

1. Oversee day-to-day administration of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other ancillary benefit plans.
2. Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes in partnership with brokers, carriers, and internal teams.
3. Coordinate plan design evaluation, cost review, and vendor review with HR leadership.
4. Ensure benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with workforce needs across companies and employee classifications.
5. Serve as escalation point for complex benefits questions, claim issues, or eligibility concerns.
6. Monitor and audit benefit files, deductions, and vendor billing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
7. Promote preventative health through wellness program (including employee communications and education sessions).

Retirement Administration

1. Administer retirement programs (e.g., 401(k), pension, or other defined contribution/benefit plans).
2. Partner with vendors on plan audits, filings (Form 5500), and fiduciary responsibilities.
3. Promote financial wellness through employee communications and education sessions.
4. Monitor participation trends and identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and retirement readiness.

Compliance & Leave Administration

1. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, PDL, CFRA, etc.).
2. Oversee leave administration in collaboration with the HR Administrator (e.g., medical leaves, disability, and unpaid time off); ensure integration with benefits and payroll processes.
3. Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits, plan filings, and regulatory reporting.
4. Ensure tracking of eligibility and hours in alignment with ACA requirements.
5. Collaborate with HRIS & HR Operations to improve benefits workflows, integrations, and employee self-service tools.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on benefits administration and retirement plan.
3. Experience managing benefit programs in a multi-entity, multi-location environment.
4. In-depth understanding of benefits regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.) and best practices.
5. Strong analytical skills and experience working with vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators (TPAs).
6. Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
7. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook) and HRIS systems; ability to manage data with accuracy and confidentiality.
8. Travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certified SHRM-CP/SCP, or other relevant certification.
2. Prior involvement in benefits strategy, plan design, or cost analysis is a plus.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Effective Communication
2. Collaboration
3. Initiative
4. Thoroughness
5. Conflict Management
6. Personal Integrity

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company’s recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.