Senior 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 is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to join the team.
This role leads retirement strategy for union-represented populations and advances the employee experience for retirement and financial well-being programs. The position partners with Labor Relations, Communications, Finance, Legal, Operations, and key business partners to support union negotiations, improve program effectiveness, and deliver a simpler, stronger employee experience.
In addition to the primary areas of focus, this role may also provide subject matter expertise and support for other retirement and benefit programs, policy matters, and complex issues as business needs require.
This role supports team goals by helping:

• Deliver superior customer value by simplifying the employee experience, improving understanding of retirement benefits, and strengthening retirement and financial well-being communications
• Attract and engage talented people by supporting retirement benefits that help Boeing attract and retain employees and by evaluating and implementing new benefits and program enhancements
• Drive profitable growth by partnering with key business partners and Labor Relations, Finance, Legal, and Operations to support labor strategy, enhance retirement plan value, and increase employee appreciation of retirement benefits

This position allows the candidate to be based out of one of the following: Seattle, WA; Everett, WA; Auburn, WA; Renton, WA; Bellevue, WA; Arlington, VA; Herndon, VA; Mesa, AZ; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Chicago, IL; North Charleston, SC; Huntington Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; San Antonio, TX; Huntsville, AL or Ridley Park, PA.
Position Responsibilities:
Union Negotiations and Retirement Strategy

• Lead retirement strategy for Boeing union-represented populations
• Partner with business partners, Labor Relations, Finance, Legal, and Operations to support union negotiations, bargaining strategy, and retirement-related policy matters
• Recommend and provide rationale for retirement plan design changes, policy changes, and procedural updates
• Analyze retirement plan provisions, benefit questions, and negotiating positions to develop recommendations that support Boeing objectives
• Compare plan proposals and contract language against internal and external practices to help resolve issues and support negotiations
• Draft or support plan documentation, amendments, and related materials for review and approval as needed
• Build strong partnerships across internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure aligned strategy and effective execution
• Provide subject matter expertise on pension, 401(k), nonqualified, and other retirement benefit programs

Employee Experience and Financial Well-Being

• Lead the strategic enhancement and simplification of the Retirement Experience, using employee feedback, utilization data, and business priorities to guide improvements
• Develop, implement, and manage onsite support frameworks that increase employee and HR knowledge of financial well-being topics
• Design and own the financial well-being communications operating rhythm, including tactics, review cycles, and alignment with the Total Rewards integrated calendar
• Serve as the primary financial well-being integrator for Total Rewards HR education and onsite programs, including benefits fairs and other employee engagement activities
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve employee understanding, engagement, and utilization of retirement and financial well-being programs through education, outreach, communication, and onsite support
• Identify opportunities to simplify the employee experience and improve delivery quality through process enhancements, better communications, and stronger coordination
• Use employee feedback, survey data, and program metrics to evaluate impact and recommend improvements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with employee benefits, doing strategic Human Resources work in another function or as an HR business partner
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience working for a large employer with both union and non-union populations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience in a large, complex environment with responsibility for retirement plan strategy
• Experience supporting union negotiations, labor-sensitive benefit strategy, or collectively bargained plan design
• Experience improving employee experience through benefits education, communications, or engagement initiatives
• Experience managing or supporting RFPs, vendor negotiations, or retirement consulting relationships

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process" to all job descriptions moving forward.
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 & 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: $132,600 - $207,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 19, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
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.