Benefits Analyst (Workers Compensation)

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, vision and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Benefits Analyst (Workers' Compensation) in Hawthorne, CA. You will manage workers’ compensation claims, explain benefits, and coordinate return‑to‑work while liaising with safety, insurers and providers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years HR/benefits experience, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. On‑site position with comprehensive health/dental coverage and strong retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years HR experience in benefits, leave or workers’ compensation.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee assigned workers’ compensation claims to closure.
• Explain benefits and procedures to injured employees; coordinate return‑to‑work.
• Interpret rules and procedures for employees and management.
• Act as liaison among employee, leadership, insurer, medical provider and consultant.
• Investigate incidents with safety to file claims and identify red flags.
• Analyze company exposure and respond to subpoenas promptly.
• Support health/welfare benefits, retirement administration and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Independent judgment

Prioritization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Collaborative work style

Highly organized

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

BENEFITS ANALYST (WORKERS COMPENSATION)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee assigned workers’ compensation claims on an on-going basis. Responsible for effectively managing claims to closure
• Explain workers’ compensation benefits and procedures to injured employees and coordinates return-to-work opportunities
• Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and procedures to employees and management
• Coordinate and facilitate claims process by acting as a liaison between the injured employee, employee’s leadership team, insurance third party administrator, medical provider, and consultant
• Work closely with on-site safety department to conduct initial incident investigation and gather relevant information to file the claim. Identify any apparent red flags and elevate issues as appropriate for prompt and effective resolution
• Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of the company’s exposure with workers’ compensation claims
• Respond to workers’ compensation subpoenas in an expeditious manner
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
  • Health and welfare benefits and retirement plan administration
  • Company wellness initiatives and employee services
  • Workers’ compensation administration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of human resources experience in a generalist, benefits administration, leave administration, or workers' compensation background

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Benefits or human resources certification and affiliations (CEBS, PHR, etc.)
• Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work
• Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
• 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
• 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 Analyst/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year

Benefits Analyst/Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].