Benefits Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (Hybrid)

Reports To: Sr Director of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

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, costeffective, and aligned with organizational goals, with rigorous adherence to federal and state regulations, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and USERRA.

• 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 postenrollment 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 adhoc 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.

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid role based in Huntsville, AL, combining onsite collaboration and remote work.

• Travel: Up to 20-30% travel to contract locations for new contract setup, benefits meetings, and open enrollment.

• Schedule: Occasional extended hours during open enrollment, audit periods, or vendor implementations; primary coverage aligned to Central Time (CT).

• Remote Eligibility: Remote work may be approved based on business needs and performance; must maintain high availability during critical benefits windows.

• 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 problemsolving skills; able to make datadriven 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.

• Workday HRIS experience strongly preferred.

• Professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRMCP/SCP, or CEBS) preferred.

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

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.

• Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via electronic means.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.