Benefits Administrator (Req #: 764)Lyles Services Co.

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

This position is responsible for supporting the administration of company benefits programs and providing front-line assistance to employees regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, and coverage. The role ensures accurate processing of benefits transactions, supports compliance activities, and assists in delivering a positive employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

1. Process eligibility determinations and coverage changes under established plan rules and procedures, escalating exceptions to the Benefits Manager.
2. Administer and support employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
3. Process employee enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations in HRIS and carrier systems.
4. Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing clear guidance on eligibility, coverage, and claims issues.
5. Support open enrollment activities including system setup, employee communications, and enrollment assistance.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits records and documentation.
7. Coordinate with carriers and third-party administrators to resolve employee issues and discrepancies.
8. Assist with COBRA administration, including notifications and tracking.
9. Support ACA-related data tracking and assist with 1094/1095 reporting preparation.
10. Assist with benefits billing reconciliation and escalate discrepancies as needed.
11. Support compliance processes related to ERISA, HIPAA, and Section 125 plans, under the direction of the Benefits Manager.
12. Generate and maintain basic benefits reports and audits to ensure data accuracy.
13. Assist with retirement plan administration, including 401(k) enrollments and employee inquiries.
14. Support vendor coordination and assist with issue tracking and follow-up.
15. Protect confidential employee benefits and personal information.
16. Participate in benefits-related projects and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities 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, or equivalent relevant experience.
2. 3+ years of HR experience with benefits administration responsibilities.
3. Working knowledge of applicable benefits requirements, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and Section 125 plans.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

1. Working knowledge of employee benefits programs, eligibility rules, and enrollment processes.
2. Familiarity with HRIS, benefits administration platforms, carrier portals, and TPA systems.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for basic reporting and data tracking.
4. Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and customer service.
5. Ability to communicate benefits information clearly to employees in plain language.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. A valid California Driver’s License.

Competencies

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

1. Effective Communication
2. Analytical Thinking
3. Results Oriented
4. Collaboration
5. Presentation Skills
6. Initiative
7. Thoroughness
8. Business Acumen
9. Conflict Management
10. 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 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the 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.