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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!

Responsibilities:

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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