$137,700–$198,950 Per Year
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The Boeing Company’s Human Resources (HR) Retirement and Financial Wellbeing organization is currently seeking a Lead Benefits Compliance Specialist to join our team to support benefits compliance issues. This position can be located in Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; North Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Mesa, AZ; or Berkeley, MO.
This position will provide subject matter expertise (SME) to coworkers regarding benefit issues and concerns and will respond to many complex questions. The role will also support international plan administration. A successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, organization and multitasking skills. A law degree and work experience as an Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) attorney is highly preferred to be successful in this role.
Position Responsibilities:
+ Act as internal consultant to customers regarding benefit programs
+ Serve as a subject matter expert in retirement plan compliance issues
+ Manage external compliance supplier work and coordinate schedules, reviews and leadership presentations for retirement compliance work
+ Draft plan documentation (e.g. summary plan description, plan amendments, summaries of material modifications, etc.) in accordance with legal requirements for review, approval and appropriate distribution
+ Review and analyze all relevant information pertaining to a benefit appeal (e.g. plan documents, past precedents prior appeals, etc.) and prepare draft response and present to management
+ Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory actions that may impact benefit plans to develop recommendations as appropriate
+ Review and analyze benefit plan provisions and recommend potential solutions for the restructuring to meet company objectives
+ Review and monitor data information feed files to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
+ Review and analyze benefit data; respond to general inquiries, audits, document requests; prepare draft response for approval by management and submission to requesting agency
+ Support union negotiations regarding benefits, present proposed benefit package to union, analyze benefit questions that arise during negotiations, respond to benefits related questions and compare proposals to other contracts (internal and external) to affect a solution
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
+ 10+ years of experience working with employee benefits plans
+ 5+ years of experience with employee benefits programs and relevant regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA)
+ 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related field
+ Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, CPA)
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.
Pay and Benefits:
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: $137,700 - $198,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 03, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
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.T
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