Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Manager

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

For more information about Axiom Space,  Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Benefits Manager who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Benefits Manager, who will have specialized benefits administrative experience and a comprehensive understanding of full-cycle employee benefits administration. This role requires a proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented individual contributor subject matter expert who can navigate the complexities of employee benefits governance and administration and manage inquiries from employees.

As the company grows, this role could potentially have direct reports in the future. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for implementing best practices and an effective project management model and cadence.  Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in this role.  
** KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA accounts, and voluntary benefits
* Collaborate with external benefits brokers, vendors, insurers, and other benefit providers to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and optimize the overall benefits package.
* Make recommendations on benefit negotiations and renewals in partnership with broker and internal stakeholders.
* Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company's benefits programs remain competitive and compliant.
* Monitor Benefits programs performance, prepare reports, and present insights to senior leadership
* Plan annual open enrollment campaign, with updated, accurate information for employees regarding new services or plan changes.
* Serve to resolve benefits complexities for employees regarding inquiries, clarifications, and issue resolution.
* Conduct new hire benefits orientation.
* Responsible for communicating benefits information updates to all employees.
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive and interactive wellness program with measurable key indicators to demonstrate impact to the overall organization.
* Responsible for administration of all leave of absences and disability, administration.
* Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal legal and regulatory requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare, etc.
* Administer the annual Verify Form 1095 reporting for the Affordable Care Act
* Ensure governance of Benefits plan document
* Reconcile benefits…