Benefits Specialist - Temp

Boot Barn•Irvine, CA

7d•$31 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration and analysis of Boot Barn’s health and wellness, programs. This position is expected to maintain a friendly and professional work environment with employees and supervisors, motivate others with energy and enthusiasm for the business, and proactively plan and execute benefits initiatives.

Requirements

Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
3 – 5 years of benefits or benefits administration experience in a corporate environment; retail highly preferred
Current knowledge of competitive compensation and benefit programs
Previous experience in leave management
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
Experience in Word, Excel, ADP HRB and other applicable database programs helpful

Responsibilities

Administer employee health and welfare programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA, and flexible spending accounts.
Conduct benefit orientations, assist with enrollments, and counsel employees on plan options to support informed decisions.
Serve as primary liaison with insurance carriers and third-party administrators; resolve issues and maintain effective relationships.
Support employees with benefit updates via the Employee Self-Service Portal and ensure HRIS data accuracy for all changes.
Develop and distribute benefit communications to increase awareness, participation, and understanding of programs and changes.
Monitor performance of benefit vendors, carriers, auditors, and consultants.
Administer and manage all aspects of employee leaves of absence in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Coordinate benefit, leave, and payroll communications across departments.
Support and lead company wellness initiatives and recommend program improvements.
Maintain accurate benefit files, reports, audits, and enrollment data; ensure compliance, confidentiality, and data integrity.
Oversee open enrollment including planning, communications, testing, meetings, employee enrollment, and post-enrollment clean-up.
Coordinate plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, and insurance billing with reconciliation and audits.
Ensure ACA compliance, including eligibility tracking and submission of Forms 1095-C and 1094-C.
Demonstrate professionalism, quality work, and adherence to laws, company policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.