Benefits Specialist III

If you have a passion for helping people, enjoy working collaboratively, and have a background in the Aerospace & Defense industry, we may have the perfect role for you! As a Benefits Specialist III, you will be responsible for processing employee benefits throughout the employment relationship as well as assisting during open enrollment. You will control detailed and sensitive benefit information and will be responsible for reviewing data for accuracy and completion. You will support employees across multiple states as well as international locations and work as the liaison between insurance company representatives and employees which involves researching both employee and provider issues. You will conduct presentations that educate employees about their benefits. You will assist with the reconciliation of carrier/vendor invoicing, ongoing reporting, and compliance requirements. You may also be required to assist with Leave of absence requests to include FMLA and ADA. As well as 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan administration to include annual plan audits and testing.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra SpaceMust Haves:A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years or more of related work experience. A higher level degree may substitute for experienceRelevant work experience may substitute for required education. Preferred:Experience in 2 or more - HR,  Benefits, Retirement Plans, Leave Administration or related work Strong Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Word and ExcelExperience with Workday HR management systemKnowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and proceduresThe ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesIMPORTANT 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.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $79,264.96 - $108,989.32Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.