Lead Benefits Compliance Specialist

Boeing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,700 - 198,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Variable compensation opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Lead Benefits Compliance Specialist in Seattle to provide subject matter expertise on benefit issues. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience with employee benefits plans, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position supports compliance with regulations and involves analyzing benefits plan provisions. Competitive salary range between $137,700 and $198,950, with various benefits options available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working with employee benefits plans.
• 5+ years of experience with employee benefits programs and relevant regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA).
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal consultant to customers regarding benefit programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in retirement plan compliance issues.
• Manage external compliance supplier work and coordinate schedules.
• Draft plan documentation in accordance with legal requirements.
• Review and analyze all relevant information pertaining to a benefit appeal.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory actions.
• Review and analyze benefit plan provisions for potential solutions.
• Support union negotiations regarding benefits.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Organization skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or related field

Job description

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company’s Human Resources (HR) Retirement and Financial Wellbeing organization is currently seeking a Lead Benefits Compliance Specialist to join our team to support benefits compliance issues. This position can be located in Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; North Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Mesa, AZ; or Berkeley, MO.

This position will provide subject matter expertise (SME) to coworkers regarding benefit issues and concerns and will respond to many complex questions. The role will also support international plan administration. A successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, organization and multitasking skills. A law degree and work experience as an Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) attorney is highly preferred to be successful in this role.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as internal consultant to customers regarding benefit programs
• Serve as a subject matter expert in retirement plan compliance issues
• Manage external compliance supplier work and coordinate schedules, reviews and leadership presentations for retirement compliance work
• Draft plan documentation (e.g. summary plan description, plan amendments, summaries of material modifications, etc.) in accordance with legal requirements for review, approval and appropriate distribution
• Review and analyze all relevant information pertaining to a benefit appeal (e.g. plan documents, past precedents prior appeals, etc.) and prepare draft response and present to management
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory actions that may impact benefit plans to develop recommendations as appropriate
• Review and analyze benefit plan provisions and recommend potential solutions for the restructuring to meet company objectives
• Review and monitor data information feed files to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Review and analyze benefit data; respond to general inquiries, audits, document requests; prepare draft response for approval by management and submission to requesting agency
• Support union negotiations regarding benefits, present proposed benefit package to union, analyze benefit questions that arise during negotiations, respond to benefits related questions and compare proposals to other contracts (internal and external) to affect a solution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience working with employee benefits plans
• 5+ years of experience with employee benefits programs and relevant regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA)
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, CPA)

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $137,700 - $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 03, 2026.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.