Join SpaceX as a Benefits Analyst to manage employee benefits and ensure compliance with regulations.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Administer health and welfare benefits
- Counsel employees on plan options
- Support annual open enrollment
- Partner with carriers and vendors
- Ensure benefits programs remain compliant
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of human resources experience
Nice to have
- Benefits or human resources certification
- Experience with benefits platforms
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Practical constraints
- This is not a remote or hybrid position
- Relocation required if not local to Hawthorne, CA
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Benefits Analyst at SpaceX is responsible for managing health and welfare benefits, guiding employees through plan options, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires a solid background in human resources, particularly in benefits administration, along with proficiency in tools like Workday and Excel. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders and supports the company's commitment to employee wellness.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 11, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 14% of 1326 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 177 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Benefits Analyst role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $85,000–$110,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Benefits Analyst role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Benefits Analyst role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability
- Counsel employees on plan options, eligibility, life events, and coverage questions by email, phone, walk-ups, and drop-in sessions
- Support annual open enrollment, including communications, system setup, employee questions, and vendor coordination
- Partner with carriers and vendors on eligibility, claims issues, billing, and plan administration
- Serve as liaison with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, and other stakeholders on benefits matters
- Ensure benefits programs remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
- Identify, recommend, and implement benefits process and program improvements
- Support wellness and related employee benefit programs
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of human resources experience in a generalist or benefits background
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Benefits or human resources certification (CEBS, PHR, etc.)
- Experience with benefits platforms such as Workday or UGK
- Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work
- Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Highly collaborative, with a strong team orientation
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple high priorities in a 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:
Level 1: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00
Level 2: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
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:
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