Sr. Benefits Specialist

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

55d

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. We are looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist to share your passion and expertise in benefits and wellness, delivering day-to-day support for Blue Origin employees and our group benefits (e.g., group health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plan, HSA, etc.) programs. Bring your expertise and excitement to support our employees-passion for our mission and vision is required! Reporting to the Senior Manager, Benefits, you will significantly contribute to the execution of Blue Origin's healthcare, wellness, and other benefit programs. Key responsibilities include: Benefits Operations & Systems Management Implement and operationalize Blue's ongoing employee benefit programs in alignment with strategic directives Create functional requirements for Workday/Agile team to support implementations, changes, and process enhancements Design streamlined, automated employee-facing processes to create user-centric experiences Perform user acceptance testing and production sign-off for benefits system changes Troubleshoot and resolve file integration issues, error reports, case escalations, and enrollment system configurations Audit and resolve eligibility and enrollment process, integration, and supplier data errors for vendor partners Resolve specific vendor eligibility issues Eligibility & Enrollment Management Deliver and execute annual Open Enrollment processes including Workday programming support Implement new vendor operations including Workday integration, employee experience, and billing processes Review and approve employee enrollment events in Workday, ensuring proper documentation Administer benefit termination and reinstatement for employees on unpaid leave of absence Ensure benefits rules within Workday follow federal/statutory regulations and Blue policies Manage COBRA-related processes Manage FMLA exhaustion process Employee Care & Education Create and maintain Benefits and Perks wiki and other employee-facing benefits communications Develop and deliver benefits education sessions for new employees and special events Provide advanced support (Tier 2/3) for escalated employee benefits issues and appeals Advocate for employees navigating complex claims or experiencing challenges with vendor processes Pull and send coverage substantiation documentation to vendors as needed for claims support Financial & Compliance Administration Process monthly vendor administrative billing Facilitate specialized program reimbursements (e.g., family-building benefits) Track and bill employees who miss benefit contributions due to no pay in a given period Support ACA reporting including auditing and generating Forms 1095/1094 and state filings Assist with compliance requirements for benefits programs, including government filings and audits Document and maintain SOPs and process documentation for all benefits operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a Workday environment
Demonstrated expertise with benefits systems and integration management, with Workday experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance affecting employee benefits programs (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.)
Experience managing benefits operations for a medium to large organization
Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong data analysis skills and ability to identify/implement process improvements
Exceptional communication skills for creating clear educational materials and conducting employee sessions
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with HR teams, vendors, and technical resources

Nice To Haves

Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation
Experience with benefits operations in a high-growth or technology company
Knowledge of international benefits administration
Experience with SSO implementation for benefits vendors
Background in creating and improving employee-facing benefits portals and communications

Responsibilities

Implement and operationalize Blue's ongoing employee benefit programs in alignment with strategic directives
Create functional requirements for Workday/Agile team to support implementations, changes, and process enhancements
Design streamlined, automated employee-facing processes to create user-centric experiences
Perform user acceptance testing and production sign-off for benefits system changes
Troubleshoot and resolve file integration issues, error reports, case escalations, and enrollment system configurations
Audit and resolve eligibility and enrollment process, integration, and supplier data errors for vendor partners
Resolve specific vendor eligibility issues
Deliver and execute annual Open Enrollment processes including Workday programming support
Implement new vendor operations including Workday integration, employee experience, and billing processes
Review and approve employee enrollment events in Workday, ensuring proper documentation
Administer benefit termination and reinstatement for employees on unpaid leave of absence
Ensure benefits rules within Workday follow federal/statutory regulations and Blue policies
Manage COBRA-related processes
Manage FMLA exhaustion process
Create and maintain Benefits and Perks wiki and other employee-facing benefits communications
Develop and deliver benefits education sessions for new employees and special events
Provide advanced support (Tier 2/3) for escalated employee benefits issues and appeals
Advocate for employees navigating complex claims or experiencing challenges with vendor processes
Pull and send coverage substantiation documentation to vendors as needed for claims support
Process monthly vendor administrative billing
Facilitate specialized program reimbursements (e.g., family-building benefits)
Track and bill employees who miss benefit contributions due to no pay in a given period
Support ACA reporting including auditing and generating Forms 1095/1094 and state filings
Assist with compliance requirements for benefits programs, including government filings and audits
Document and maintain SOPs and process documentation for all benefits operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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