Senior Benefits Specialist

Boeing • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to join the team. This role leads retirement strategy for union-represented populations and advances the employee experience for retirement and financial well-being programs. The position partners with Labor Relations, Communications, Finance, Legal, Operations, and key business partners to support union negotiations, improve program effectiveness, and deliver a simpler, stronger employee experience. In addition to the primary areas of focus, this role may also provide subject matter expertise and support for other retirement and benefit programs, policy matters, and complex issues as business needs require. This role supports team goals by helping: Deliver superior customer value by simplifying the employee experience, improving understanding of retirement benefits, and strengthening retirement and financial well-being communications. Attract and engage talented people by supporting retirement benefits that help Boeing attract and retain employees and by evaluating and implementing new benefits and program enhancements. Drive profitable growth by partnering with key business partners and Labor Relations, Finance, Legal, and Operations to support labor strategy, enhance retirement plan value, and increase employee appreciation of retirement benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with employee benefits, doing strategic Human Resources work in another function or as an HR business partner
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience working for a large employer with both union and non-union populations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience in a large, complex environment with responsibility for retirement plan strategy
• Experience supporting union negotiations, labor-sensitive benefit strategy, or collectively bargained plan design
• Experience improving employee experience through benefits education, communications, or engagement initiatives
• Experience managing or supporting RFPs, vendor negotiations, or retirement consulting relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead retirement strategy for Boeing union-represented populations
• Partner with business partners, Labor Relations, Finance, Legal, and Operations to support union negotiations, bargaining strategy, and retirement-related policy matters
• Recommend and provide rationale for retirement plan design changes, policy changes, and procedural updates
• Analyze retirement plan provisions, benefit questions, and negotiating positions to develop recommendations that support Boeing objectives
• Compare plan proposals and contract language against internal and external practices to help resolve issues and support negotiations
• Draft or support plan documentation, amendments, and related materials for review and approval as needed
• Build strong partnerships across internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure aligned strategy and effective execution
• Provide subject matter expertise on pension, 401(k), nonqualified, and other retirement benefit programs
• Lead the strategic enhancement and simplification of the Retirement Experience, using employee feedback, utilization data, and business priorities to guide improvements
• Develop, implement, and manage onsite support frameworks that increase employee and HR knowledge of financial well-being topics
• Design and own the financial well-being communications operating rhythm, including tactics, review cycles, and alignment with the Total Rewards integrated calendar
• Serve as the primary financial well-being integrator for Total Rewards HR education and onsite programs, including benefits fairs and other employee engagement activities
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve employee understanding, engagement, and utilization of retirement and financial well-being programs through education, outreach, communication, and onsite support
• Identify opportunities to simplify the employee experience and improve delivery quality through process enhancements, better communications, and stronger coordination
• Use employee feedback, survey data, and program metrics to evaluate impact and recommend improvements

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior