Manager, Benefits

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a highly accomplished, dynamic individual who can design, implement, and operate company-wide employee benefit programs that are meaningful, impactful, and cost-effective. The individual must be analytical, detailed-oriented, team-focused, resourceful, and possess strong interpersonal skills to be able to work with a wide spectrum of employees to deliver substantive results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
8+ years of professional experience in employee benefits and/or human resources

Nice To Haves

Human Resources Certification (PHR) or professional human resources affiliations
Advanced degree (MBA, Masters in HR, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically and to move seamlessly between the two roles
Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work
Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and working with large data sets
Experience with Workday or other HRIS systems
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
Bilingual in Spanish and English
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

Responsibilities

Lead the administration for company-wide employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, supplemental/voluntary benefits, and retirement plans, including preparation for annual open enrollment
Identify and make continuous improvements in administration, to deliver an outstanding experience for employees
Use a data-driven approach to critically evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of current programs.
Develop innovative, empathetic, and cost-effective employee programs - from feasibility analysis, implementation, to ongoing operations, with a keen understanding of the enormous impact that the most effective employee benefit programs can have in the lives of employees and their families
Build-out overall employee benefits strategy and related processes to support a diverse and growing employee population
Assist, advise, and counsel employees and dependents on complex or sensitive benefit-related questions (via email, phone, walk-ups, and drop-in sessions)
Collaborate with internal partners in Human Resources (HR), Payroll, Finance, Marketing, Legal, etc. to create and sustain best-in-class employee benefit programs
Oversee relationships with external vendors, consultants, and their onsite staff and ensure excellence in partner/vendor performance
Coach and mentor direct reports - provide training, oversee performance, and help grow their careers
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to the areas of: Health and welfare benefits and retirement plan administration, Company wellness initiatives and employee services, Relocation administration, Leaves of absence administration, Workers' compensation administration, Commuter program administration, HRIS/benefits data administration