Benefits Coordinator
This role falls under U.S. export rules, so the posting asks for U.S. person status. That means a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a refugee or an asylee.
About the role
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support with administration of employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, and retirement plans, including new hire orientation and annual benefits open enrollment
- Assist, advise, and counsel employees on day-to-day benefit-related questions (via email, phone, walk-ups, and drop-in sessions)
- Maintain integrity of eligibility enrollments within Workday
- Partner with our payroll department to ensure accuracy of benefit deductions
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:
- Employee perks administration, employee services, and company wellness initiatives
- Relocation administration
- Commuter benefits administration
- Leaves of absence (LOA) administration
- Workers’ compensation administration
- Onsite medical and dental clinics
- Onsite preschool
- Employee perquisites and wellness initiatives
- Commuter benefits
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6+ months of administrative experience (internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of experience in employee benefits, leave of absence, or workers’ compensation
- Experience with Workday or other HRIS system
- Ability to use independent judgment and prioritize work
- Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
- Position requires ability to work overtime hours and weekends when needed
- Must be willing travel to other SpaceX sites (up to 15%)
Pay Range
Level 1: $27.00
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 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
- 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
Copied from the listing SpaceX published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 8 questions.
- 1.What shift(s) are you willing to work?Pick any: 1st Shift · 2nd Shift · 3rd Shift · Weekend Day · Weekend Night · All Shifts
- 2.Please specifyShort answer · optional
- 3.Active Security Clearance(s)Pick any (8 options)
- 4.SpaceX & SpaceXAI Employment HistoryPick one
- 5.Can you perform all of the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations?Yes or no
- 6.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Pick one
- 7.Citizenship StatusPick one
- 8.If (f) Other, please explain:Short answer · optional
Taken from the application form SpaceX runs, verified 29 Oct 2026.
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About SpaceX
Designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
Hawthorne houses SpaceX's mission control, its Falcon 9 manufacturing and offices; it was SpaceX's headquarters until August 2024. (Source: Wikipedia, SpaceX)
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