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Manager, Benefits

SpaceX

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Hawthorne, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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 MANAGER

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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree

8+ years of professional experience in employee benefits and/or human resources

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

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

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Pay Range:

Manager/Benefits:

$135,000.00 - $185,000.00/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.

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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& EEOCompliancespacex.com.&

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