Benefits Manager

BENEFITS MANAGER

SpaceX is seeking a highly accomplished, dynamic individual who can design, implement, and operate company-wide employee benefit programs that are meaningful, impactful, and cost-effective. The individual must be analytical, detailed-oriented, team-focused, resourceful, and possess strong interpersonal skills to be able to work with a wide spectrum of employees to deliver substantive results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the administration for company-wide employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, supplemental/voluntary benefits, and retirement plans, including preparation for annual open enrollment
• Identify and make continuous improvements in administration, to deliver an outstanding experience for employees
• Use a data-driven approach to critically evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of current programs.
• Develop innovative, empathetic, and cost-effective employee programs - from feasibility analysis, implementation, to ongoing operations, with a keen understanding of the enormous impact that the most effective employee benefit programs can have in the lives of employees and their families
• Build-out overall employee benefits strategy and related processes to support a diverse and growing employee population
• Assist, advise, and counsel employees and dependents on complex or sensitive benefit-related questions (via email, phone, walk-ups, and drop-in sessions)
• Collaborate with internal partners in Human Resources (HR), Payroll, Finance, Marketing, Legal, etc. to create and sustain best-in-class employee benefit programs
• Oversee relationships with external vendors, consultants, and their onsite staff and ensure excellence in partner/vendor performance
• Coach and mentor direct reports - provide training, oversee performance, and help grow their careers
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to the areas of:
• Health and welfare benefits and retirement plan administration
• Company wellness initiatives and employee services
• Relocation administration
• Leaves of absence administration
• Workers' compensation administration
• Commuter program administration
• HRIS/benefits data administration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of professional experience in employee benefits and/or human resources

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Human Resources Certification (PHR) or professional human resources affiliations
• Advanced degree (MBA, Masters in HR, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically and to move seamlessly between the two roles
• Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and working with large data sets
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS systems
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Highly collaborative style and strong team orientation
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple high-priorities in a fast-paced, loosely structured environment
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed
• Ability to travel to other SpaceX offices as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Benefits Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.