HR Benefits Manager

Job Title:

Benefits Manager

Company Profile:

USA DeBusk is a best-in-class mechanical and industrial cleaning services provider specializing in servicing the downstream energy market. We offer the full suite of maintenance and turnaround services including hydro blasting, hydro cutting, hydro excavation, chemical cleaning, PEPTM polymer extraction service, vacuum services, tank cleaning, degassing/vapor control, FCC catalyst handling and transportation, and specialty turnaround services. Founded in 2012, USA DeBusk currently has field offices in over 30 cities and continues to provide services domestically and internationally. Our team is growing, and we need a high-impact Human Resources Manager to join our team of people who want to be the best at what they do, who think just “good” is never good enough, who take pride in their work and want to work with others who feel the same way. Visit us at www.usadebusk.com.

Position Summary:

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic design and administration of the organization’s employee benefits programs. This role oversees health, welfare, and retirement plans, with experience managing fully and self-insured medical programs. The Benefits Manager partners with leadership, brokers, and third-party administrators to develop, implement and maintain benefit programs, policies and procedures that support organizational objectives and employee needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, and other benefits offerings.

- Administer and oversee the 401(k) plan, including vendor relationships, employee education, and compliance.

- Lead leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, parental leave, etc.) and ensure consistent application of policies.

- Oversee health plan operations, ensuring effective claims management, stop-loss coverage, and cost-containment strategies.

- Collaborate with broker, carriers, and third-party administrators to monitor plan performance, resolve escalated issues, and optimize services.

- Develop, recommend, and implement benefit plan designs that align with business objectives and workforce needs.

- Compile and analyze benefits data to produce reports on utilization, trends, and program effectiveness for leadership decision-making.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.).

- Lead annual open enrollment process, including vendor coordination, communication strategy, and employee education.

- Partner with Payroll and HRIS to ensure accurate benefit deductions, eligibility, and reporting.

- Manage relationships with indemnity plan providers, ensuring proper claims adjudication, employee support, and regulatory compliance.

- Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for employees and management on all benefit-related matters.

- Lead and mentor benefits team members, creating a collaborative, high performing culture.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 5–7 years of progressive experience in managing benefits, with direct experience managing fully insured and self-insured and indemnity plans across the US and Canada.

- Skilled hands-on experience supporting teams and operations in the Industrial Services sector preferred.

- Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.

- Experience working with brokers, TPAs, and stop-loss carriers.

- Excellent analytical kills with the ability to interpret complex data and recommend solutions.

- Strong project management and vendor management experience.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate and influence employees and leaders.

- Professional certification (CEBS, CBP, or PHR/SPHR) preferred.

Core Competencies:

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving

- Attention to detail and compliance focus

- Vendor and relationship management

- Financial and data analysis

- Communication and employee engagement

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer.

- Regularly required to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and by email.

- May occasionally need to lift office materials up to 20 pounds.

- Must be able to work in office settings with varying levels of noise, including open office environments and branch locations.

- Travel up to 10% is required for training, branch support, and meetings.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

USA DeBusk is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.