Benefits Specialist

Boot Barn • Irvine, CA

4d • $31 - $33

About The Position

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas.  We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other. At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community. Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.  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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees