Benefits Manager

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

Are you looking to use your expert benefits knowledge in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the day-to-day administration of Sierra Space Benefits, Wellness, Retirement Plans, and Leave Administration

• Benefits and 401(k) employee communications

• Provide training and support to benefits team, direct annual benefit renewals, and the open enrollment process

• Provide oversight of the monthly benefit payments to providers/vendors, monthly reconciliation of all benefit-related general ledger accounts, addressing discrepancies between amounts owed/paid by employees

• Responsible for the benefits broker relationship, addressing areas of concern, and providing real-time feedback

• Coordinate benefits data management including internal and external sources. You will document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes

• Responsible for benefit files, plan summaries, policies, annual ERISA updates, annual 401(k) plan notices, and posting plan information as well as important updates to Sierra Space's Benefits Connection page

• Resolve high-level employee questions and concerns by interpreting benefit policies and procedures and involvement with carriers when needed

• Work closely with our Benefit Brokers and Legal Counsel to make sure all plans and policies are in compliance with ongoing updates to the laws and regulations

• Support various projections such as coverage analysis, post-acquisition program integration, as well as other projects as assigned

About You
 

 Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.   

  

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field of study and typically 4 - 6 years of experience

• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews

• Background of working in a support function

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in HR, Benefits, and Retirement Plans

• Strong experience in Retirement and 401k plans

• Strong computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures

• Experience with Workday HR management systems

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$120,552.10 - $165,759.14

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.