Benefits Specialist - TEMP

LOCATION(S)

17100 Laguna Canyon Rd,, Irvine, California 92618, United States

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full-time

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• 2 – 4 years of Benefits experience in a corporate environment; retail highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience in leave and accommodation administration
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Experience in Word, Excel, ADP HRB and other applicable database programs helpful

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $25.00 - $28.00/hr*

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

BENEFITS SPECIALIST – TEMP ROLE

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF BENEFITS & LEGAL

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with Leave of Absence and Accommodations maintaining records according to state and federal regulations.
• Administration of leaves end-to-end; initial intake of leave, certification, tracking, and return to work.
• Administration of medical accommodations engaging in and guiding partners/ stake holders through the interactive process to resolution.
• Maintains and updates leave and accommodation records with leave management systems
• Coordinates return to work processes, including fitness for duty certifications, accommodations and communication with managers to ensure smooth transitions.
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflows, reduce manual processes and enhance efficiency.
• Serves as point of contact for partner and managers, providing clear, timely and empathetic communication throughout the leave and accommodation process.
• Performs regular audits of leave and accommodations to maintain data integrity in reporting.
• Administer all aspects of statutory disability claims, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and timely submission of required documentation.
• Assists the greater benefit team with Audits, Billing, and Open Enrollment
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.