Benefits Specialist

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company’s Health & Insurance Operations team is currently seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our team in Mesa, AZ; Chicago, IL; or Seattle, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) consultation to HR team members and internal stakeholders regarding benefit issues and concerns.
• Acts as internal consultant to customers regarding benefit programs.
• Documents the Statement of Work for the vendors and/or programmers, establishes implementation schedules and coordinates with internal organizations (e.g. communications, payroll, etc.) to implement domestic benefit changes.
• Recommends benefit plan design changes and/or changes to benefit policies and procedures.
• As requested, drafts plan documentation (e.g. summary plan description, plan amendments, summaries of material modifications, etc.) in accordance with legal requirements for review by management.
• Obtains, reviews and analyzes benefit provisions and recommends potential solutions for the restructuring to meet company objectives.
• Develops solutions to complex internal administrative procedures and process or system requirements (e.g. international inpatriates, long term disability divestitures, etc.).
• Reviews and monitors data information feed files to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Contributes to the definition of systems requirements for use by IT developers.
• Researches and prepares ad hoc reports, as required.
• Researches and compiles benefit data for audits and other legal inquiries, as directed.
• Reviews and analyzes all relevant information pertaining to a benefit appeal (e.g. plan documents, past precedents prior appeals, etc.), and prepares draft response for management approval.
• Compiles data and responds to benefit surveys.
• Supports benefit vendor/carrier contract negotiations; audits vendor/carrier compliance to performance standards and develops improvement plan as necessary.
• Supports union negotiations regarding benefits; assists in analyzing benefit questions that arise during negotiations and responds to benefits related questions; assists in comparing proposal to other contracts (internal and external) to effect a solution.
• Manages third party vendors including accountability to performance guarantees and employee experience targets.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with employee benefits
• 5+ years of experience working directly with suppliers and/or supplier management
• 3+ years of experience with systematic problem-solving skills
• Experience administering HR programs, policies, practices and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with processes analysis, processes development, and process improvement
• Experience developing and leading business strategy

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $102,000 - $147,200 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.