Benefits Coordinator

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Benefits Coordinator in Hawthorne, CA. This role supports administration of employee benefits, enrollments, and related services, while collaborating with payroll and HR teams. The position requires relocation if not local, and involves overtime with some travel.

Candidates should have 6+ months of administrative experience and strong MS Excel skills, plus familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS systems. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of administrative experience (internship qualifies).
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS system.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, retirement).
• Assist employees with benefit questions via email, phone, or in person.
• Maintain eligibility enrollments in Workday and partner with payroll on benefit deductions.
• Handle relocation, commuter benefits, LOA, and onsite clinics administration.
• Support employee perks, wellness initiatives, and related services.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Prioritization

MS Excel

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Meeting deadlines

Tools

Workday

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

BENEFITS COORDINATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support with administration of employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, and retirement plans, including new hire orientation and annual benefits open enrollment
• Assist, advise, and counsel employees on day-to-day benefit-related questions (via email, phone, walk-ups, and drop-in sessions)
• Maintain integrity of eligibility enrollments within Workday
• Partner with our payroll department to ensure accuracy of benefit deductions
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
• Employee perks administration, employee services, and company wellness initiatives
• Relocation administration
• Commuter benefits administration
• Leaves of absence (LOA) administration
• Onsite medical and dental clinics
• Employee perquisites and wellness initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ months of administrative experience (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave of absence, or workers’ compensation
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS system
• Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated 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
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Position requires ability to work overtime hours and weekends when needed
• Must be willing travel to other SpaceX sites (up to 15%)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $27.00

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 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.

• 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 AAP for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]