Boom Supersonic Hiring for Benefits Specialist at Denver, CO Full Time

Boom Supersonic is a Denver-based company redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible.

Boom is the first commercial airplane manufacturer to commit to a carbon-neutral flight test program and to build sustainability into its entire aircraft program. The company is backed by world-class investors. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of nearly 200 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs.

Are you passionate about building the supersonic future? Come join the team and help us make aviation history!

Role Overview

As part of the People Operations function, you will be responsible for assisting with the administration of Boom’s Total Rewards programs, including benefits and retirement plans. You will be the primary point of contact for new hires and employee questions.

Responsibilities

Support the administration of Boom’s benefits programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans

Coordinate travel benefits, including rental car program and travel insurance

Audit the benefits enrollments in the HRIS (UKG) to ensure vendors have accurate eligibility information for benefits status, coverage, and invoices

Perform payroll reconciliations

Support new hire orientations and a positive onboarding experience by presenting benefits overviews and answering general questions

Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues, plan change, and questions

Provide support in answering questions that come through Boom’s ticketing system, ZenDesk

Process qualifying life events and guide employees through the process

Process contribution changes for programs including HSA and 401(k)

Partner with the operations function to organize Boom’s COVID policies and management

Ensure up-to-date information is posted on the company intranet pertaining to Boom’s benefits programs

Play an important role in the rollout of annual Open Enrollment cycles: distributing information, facilitating Q&A sessions, supporting HRIS updates, audits, and more

Assist with financial reporting related to the benefits programs

Plan annual shot clinic at onsite location(s)

Join the partnership with our benefits brokers with the goal to continually look for ways to strengthen Boom’s Total Rewards

Exercise judgment and discretion in seeking advice to ensure compliance with federal laws such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and state laws in regard to the multiple states in which our clients do business

Act as back up to the Sr. Benefits & Payroll Manager for payroll processing and answering general questions regarding pay policies and procedures

Qualifications:
2+ years in benefits administration

Strong customer service mindset to provide excellent support to all employees

Knowledge of employee total rewards and applicable laws

Experience with UKG preferred

Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal tactfully with sensitive information

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Compensation:
The Base Salary Range for this position is $63,500 – $75,000 and represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives/equity, an open PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), 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. Learn more about ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing)

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.