Benefits Coordinator

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with administrative experience and a willingness to manage multiple priorities, comfortable with benefits administration and collaboration across departments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with administrative experience and a background in employee benefits or HR
    — “2+ years of experience in employee benefits or human resources”
  • Individuals who are highly organized and can manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
    — “ability to manage multiple high-priorities in a fast-paced, loosely structured environment”

Things to consider

  • This role requires relocation to Hawthorne, CA if not already local
    — “This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area”
  • The position may involve working overtime and weekends when needed
    — “Position requires ability to work overtime hours and weekends when needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with HRIS systems and benefits administration in your resume
    — “Experience with UKG or other HRIS system”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
    — “ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines”
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of advising employees on benefits
    — “Assist, advise, and counsel employees on day-to-day benefit-related questions”
  • Emphasize your bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English if applicable
    — “Bilingual in Spanish and English”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with payroll and benefit deductions processes
    — “Partner with our payroll department to ensure accuracy of benefit deductions”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • 6+ months of administrative experience
Typical background
2+ years of experience in employee benefits or human resources

Skills & requirements

Required

Benefits AdministrationUKGPayroll IntegrationCommunicationOrganization

Preferred

SpanishUKG Or Other HRIS SystemMS Office

Stack & domain

UKGHRIS SystemMS OfficeExcelIndependent JudgmentPrioritizationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation CommunicationAttention To DetailCommitment To QualityCollaborationOrganizationAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesAbility To Meet DeadlinesEmployee BenefitsHuman ResourcesEmployee PerksEmployee ServicesCompany Wellness InitiativesRelocation AdministrationCommuter BenefitsOnsite MedicalOnsite Dental

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 COORDINATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide support with administration of employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, and retirement plans, including new hire orientation and annual benefits open enrollment

Assist, advise, and counsel employees on day-to-day benefit-related questions (via email, phone, walk-ups, and drop-in sessions)

Maintain integrity of eligibility enrollments within UKG

Partner with our payroll department to ensure accuracy of benefit deductions

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

Employee perks administration, employee services, and company wellness initiatives

Relocation administration

Commuter benefits administration

Onsite medical and dental clinics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

6+ months of administrative experience (internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of experience in employee benefits or human resources

Experience with UKG or other HRIS system

Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work

Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills

Demonstrated 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

Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines

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 requires ability to work overtime hours and weekends when needed

Must be willing travel to other SpaceX sites 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $27.00

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 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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