Senior Benefits Leader - Data-Driven, Strategic Programs

SpaceX

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 185,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Long-term incentives
401(k) retirement plan
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
Paid parental leave
3 weeks paid vacation
10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly accomplished Benefits Manager to design and operate company-wide programs that are meaningful, cost-effective, and impactful. The role requires analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative skills to serve a diverse employee base.

You will lead administration of medical, dental, vision, retirement, and voluntary benefits, partner with HR and finance, and mentor a growing team. On-site Hawthorne, CA relocation may be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in employee benefits or HR.
  • PHR certification or HR affiliations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead administration of company-wide benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, retirement).
  • Identify improvements to deliver outstanding employee experience.
  • Use data-driven analysis to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Develop cost-effective, scalable employee benefit programs from feasibility to ongoing operations.
  • Build-out benefits strategy and processes to support a growing workforce.
  • Assist, advise, and counsel employees on benefit questions via multiple channels.
  • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Marketing, Legal to sustain best-in-class programs.
  • Oversee relationships with external vendors and consultants; ensure performance.
  • Coach and mentor direct reports and support career growth.
  • Other duties including benefits and relocation administration, leaves, workers' comp, commuter programs, HRIS data.

Skills

Analytical
Detail-oriented
Team-focused
Resourceful
Interpersonal skills
Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree
PHR or HR certifications
MBA or Masters in HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a highly accomplished Benefits Manager to design and operate company-wide programs that are meaningful, cost-effective, and impactful. The role requires analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative skills to serve a diverse employee base.

You will lead administration of medical, dental, vision, retirement, and voluntary benefits, partner with HR and finance, and mentor a growing team. On-site Hawthorne, CA relocation may be required.

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