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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 
 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Leaves Program Manager to join our Benefits team at Blue Origin. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of space exploration by leading all aspects of Blue's leave and accommodation programs. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be important in supporting our vision.

Responsibilities:

Serve as Senior Leaves Program Manager for the Benefits Team with responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Program Ownership and Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive leave and accommodation programs that meet Blue’s employee and organization needs while also working within the framework of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Serve as the subject matter authority on leaves and accommodations, in collaboration with Legal and HR leadership, around leave policy and administration.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness of leave programs across all Blue locations.

Operations and Administration

• Serve as Product Manager of Workday Absence for system enhancements and improvements.

• Develop and maintain leave and accommodation resources, trainings, educational material, and communications for employees and managers. Conducts manager and HRBP training on role specific leave responsibilities.

• Serve as the point of escalation for leave and accommodation matters. Resolve raised issues with urgency.

Reporting and Analytics

• Establish measurement of and then uses leave and accommodation data and trends and employee feedback for intervention and recommendations for program improvements.

• Use reporting to track and report in alignment with FMLA and statutory leave laws.

• Build, maintain, and communicate regular operational metrics for all leave and accommodation programs to evaluate program effectiveness, vendor performance, and employee usage.

Vendor Management

• Maintain relationship with external leave administrator and communicate program updates across all locations.

• Find opportunities to leverage vendor capabilities to support process improvement, employee experience improvements, and cost savings.

• Monitor third party vendor performance for adherence to established service level agreements.

• Participate in vendor RFP’s, selection, negotiation, and annual renewal, in collaboration with Sr. Manager, Benefits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience administering leave and accommodation programs.

• Expert knowledge of leave laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADAAA, EEOC, HIPAA, ERISA, DOL, Section 125, USERRA, Federal, State and Local leave laws, etc.)

• Experience leading time off and leaves in Workday or equivalent HR system and processes and an understanding of the downstream impact of transactions on benefits, pay, and other areas.

• Experience with HR program management, project management, and case management tools and technology.

• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and proven ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization.

• Strong self-starter, fast learner, quality conscious, committed to delivering results.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of internal and external customers.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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