Heather Stubbs
Riverdale,NE
Summary
Hardworking Benefits Manager with more than 10 years of Retail experience. Exceptional relationship-building, problem-solving and planning talents. Successful background as first point of contact for employee-related issues. Adept at successfully solving complex problems. Knowledgeable of employee benefits packages including insurance, retirement accounts and employee assistance programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Manager
The Buckle, Inc
Kearney, NE
09.2015 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of benefits department including worker's compensation.
- Designed effective processes for HRIS system, UKG.
- Specialize in leave of absence compliance in over 40 states.
- Facilitate monthly billing and claims management.
- Oversee monthly Benefit reconciliations.
- Update and advise on HR policies as needed.
- Wellness Chair for Organization.
- Voting member of 401(k) committee.
- Evaluated different providers offering range of services, coverages and plan options to pick optimal choice.
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
- Oversee open enrollment processes
- Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.
- Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements.
- Designed, evaluated and modified benefits policies to keep programs current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
- Direct relationship with Brokers and Plan Sponsors on daily basis.
- Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.
Leave Management Administrator
The Buckle, Inc
Kearney, NE
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Administer over 300 leaves of absence including FMLA, ADAAA and State Leaves per year.
- Administer all Worker's Compensation Claims.
- Handle extremely confidential issues related to serious health conditions.
- Assist Benefits Department with Administration of Health Care Reform.
- Decisive Member of Buckle Benefits Committee.
- Company Wellness Committee Chair.
Legal Administrative Assistant
The Buckle, Inc
Kearney, NE
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Assist General Counsel with daily activities.
- Handle all teammate records request.
- Maintain business licenses for stores.
- Design and administer legal filing system.
- Assist with board meetings.
- Administer Buckle 401(k) plan documents.
- Assist Benefits Manager with insurance issues regarding COBRA, Flex Plan and Health Care Reform.
- Administer leaves of absence.
- Assist Corporate Counsel with yearly local tax returns.
- Special projects as assigned.
Benefits Assistant
The Buckle, Inc
Kearney, NE
09.2005 - 05.2011
- Learned all aspects of Buckle benefits.
- Followed up with managers regarding teammates short on hours.
- Administered COBRA.
- Decisive Member of Buckle Benefits Committee.
- Design and update Benefits Book annually.
- Facilitated transition to on-line enrollment for benefits.
- Administered Buckle 401(k) plan.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Central Community College
Kearney, NE05.1999
Skills
- Administrative Experience
- Benefit auditing
- Vendor relationship management
- Employment law compliance
- 401K experience
- Strategic planning
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
Timeline
Benefits Manager
The Buckle, Inc
09.2015 - Current
Leave Management Administrator
The Buckle, Inc
02.2013 - 09.2015
Legal Administrative Assistant
The Buckle, Inc
05.2011 - 02.2013
Benefits Assistant
The Buckle, Inc
09.2005 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Central Community College