Benefits Assistant I

Summary

The Benefits Assistant I position will assist in all aspects of the Buckle benefit programs such as health and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retirement, and other plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaboratively assist and respond to all Teammate questions regarding all of Buckle's benefit programs such as health and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retirement, and other plans.
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of Buckle benefits notification of and communication with newly eligible Teammates and those experiencing a life event.
• Handle confidential, financial, and personal information appropriately and professionally while maintaining compliance with all legal standards.
• Assist with open enrollment processes, including communication campaigns, enrollment meetings, and system updates.
• Maintain accurate records of employee information, benefit elections, eligibility, and enrollment status using HRIS software.
• Assist in Teammate employment status and premium payment tracking, including follow up by email and phone.
• Assist with leave of absence administration as needed.
• Manage document retention and organization.
• Understand and assist in all aspects of Buckle’s benefits.
• Overall administrative support for the Human Resources Department.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.

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