Sr. Leaves & Accommodation Specialist
About the role
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. We are a 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 leave expertise to deliver leave of absence, disability, and accommodation services to Blue Origin employees and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities
- Serve as Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist for the Benefits Team with responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
- Serve as the primary liaison between Blue Origin, employees, managers, and HRBPs throughout the full leave lifecycle — from initiation through return to work
- Manage complex leave and accommodation cases (FMLA, ADA, state/local) in partnership with our third-party administrator, Matrix/Reliance
- Track leave dates, PTO usage, and pay accuracy in coordination with payroll
- Consult with legal and compliance partners on complex cases and policy development
- Lead group and 1:1 consultations on leave, disability, and accommodation options
- Identify process gaps and drive improvements
- Serve as escalation point for senior leadership on time-sensitive matters
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee medical documentation
- Stay current on applicable federal and state leave/accommodation laws
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of benefits experience, with 3+ years in leave and disability administration
- Demonstrated expertise in FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, STD/LTD, and state leave programs
- Working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, USERRA, Section 125, and related regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and HRIS/benefits platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong case management judgment, especially with limited information
- Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously under deadline pressure
- Effective communicator across employee, manager, HR, and legal audiences
- High discretion with confidential information
- Self-directed; proactive in building cross-functional partnerships
Benefits
- 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Pay
Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25; WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25; Other Site Ranges May Differ