Benefits Analyst (Workers Compensation)

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Benefits professionals with workers' compensation expertise and bilingual skills in Spanish and English will find this specialized role in a high-stakes aerospace environment

Best fit for

  • Candidates with workers' compensation claim management experience and strong interpersonal skills for employee coordination
    — “Explain workers’ compensation benefits and procedures to injured employees and coordinates return-to-work opportunities”
  • HR practitioners who thrive in dynamic environments and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
    — “Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment”
  • Bilingual individuals who can communicate effectively in both English and Spanish
    — “Bilingual in Spanish and English”

Things to consider

  • Relocation is required for non-local candidates, which may affect application decisions
    — “This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area”
  • The role occasionally demands extended hours or weekend work, impacting work-life balance
    — “Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight bilingual capabilities and experience managing complex claims to closure
    — “Manage and oversee assigned workers’ compensation claims on an on-going basis. Responsible for effectively managing claims to closure”
  • Emphasize ability to interpret regulations and work with cross-functional teams
    — “Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and procedures to employees and management”
  • Showcase proficiency with Excel and data analysis in your resume and interview responses
    — “Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Effectively managing workers' compensation claims
  • Coordinating return-to-work opportunities
Typical background
Human Resources experienceBenefits administration background

Skills & requirements

Required

Workers' CompensationBenefits AdministrationHuman Resources

Preferred

Spanish Language Proficiency

Stack & domain

ExcelCommunicationCollaborationCEBSPHRHuman ResourcesWorkers Compensation

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

BENEFITS ANALYST (WORKERS COMPENSATION)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and oversee assigned workers’ compensation claims on an on-going basis. Responsible for effectively managing claims to closure

Explain workers’ compensation benefits and procedures to injured employees and coordinates return-to-work opportunities

Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and procedures to employees and management

Coordinate and facilitate claims process by acting as a liaison between the injured employee, employee’s leadership team, insurance third party administrator, medical provider, and consultant

Work closely with on-site safety department to conduct initial incident investigation and gather relevant information to file the claim.  Identify any apparent red flags and escalate issues as appropriate for prompt and effective resolution

Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of the company’s exposure with workers’ compensation claims

Respond to workers’ compensation subpoenas in an expeditious manner

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:

Health and welfare benefits and retirement plan administration

Company wellness initiatives and employee services

Workers’ compensation administration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years of human resources experience in a generalist, benefits administration, leave administration, or workers' compensation background

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Benefits or human resources certification and affiliations (CEBS, PHR, etc.)

Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work

Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment

Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel

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

Bilingual in Spanish and English

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:     

Pay range:      

Benefits Analyst/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year

Benefits Analyst/Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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