Benefits Analyst (Workers Compensation)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Benefits Analyst focused on workers’ compensation to manage assigned claims from filing through closure. The role explains workers’ compensation benefits and procedures to injured employees, coordinates return-to-work opportunities, interprets rules and procedures for employees and management, and serves as a liaison among injured employees, their leadership teams, the insurance third-party administrator, medical providers, and consultants. The analyst works with on-site safety staff to investigate incidents, collect claim information, identify potential red flags, and escalate issues. The role also investigates and assesses company exposure, responds promptly to workers’ compensation subpoenas, and may support health and welfare benefits, retirement plan administration, wellness initiatives, employee services, and other assigned responsibilities. This is an onsite position in the Hawthorne, California area, not a remote or hybrid role. Relocation is required if the candidate is not already local. The position may require extended hours or weekend work when needed and travel to other SpaceX offices. The listed annual pay ranges are $85,000–$100,000 for Benefits Analyst/Level I and $95,000–$120,000 for Benefits Analyst/Level II. Actual level and base salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and other discounts and perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of human resources experience in a generalist, benefits administration, leave administration, or workers’ compensation background.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Must work onsite in the Hawthorne, California area; relocation is required if not already local.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends occasionally when needed.
Ability to travel to other SpaceX offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

Benefits or human resources certification or affiliations, such as CEBS or PHR.
Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Collaborative style and strong team orientation.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced, loosely structured environment.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned workers’ compensation claims on an ongoing basis and effectively manage them through closure.
Explain workers’ compensation benefits and procedures to injured employees and coordinate return-to-work opportunities.
Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and procedures to employees and management.
Coordinate the claims process as a liaison among injured employees, leadership teams, the insurance third-party administrator, medical providers, and consultants.
Work with on-site safety staff to conduct initial incident investigations, gather information for claims, identify apparent red flags, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Investigate and analyze workers’ compensation claims and determine the extent of company exposure.
Respond to workers’ compensation subpoenas promptly.
Perform other assigned duties, including health and welfare benefits and retirement plan administration, company wellness initiatives and employee services, and workers’ compensation administration.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
Other discounts and perks.