Compensation Specialist

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Application close date: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 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.As part of a hardworking team of human resource specialists, you will be responsible for implementing compensation programs for Blue Origin employees. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of compensation program development and execution for the company.You will support compensation program execution and proactively identify key organizational issues and assist in shaping the overall strategic direction of compensation programs.You will ensure that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations. You will provide training and consultation to managers, supervisors and HR professionals on compensation subject matter. You will perform job evaluations of positions, including gathering data relevant to job studies, extracting market data from various surveys, and advising managers, HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition partners on job design, compensation, policy and program development, implementation and/or administration.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!Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in Compensation, Human Resources or Finance, or an equivalent combination of degree and years of experience.
• Experience implementing compensation principles and programs.
• Deep analytical skills with the ability to utilize data to influence decision making.
• Proficiency in applications and systems including but not limited to SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, HRIS systems (workflow and backend testing), survey data tools, and reporting and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• Experience acting as a consultant to business partner clients (hiring managers, talent acquisition, and HR) to inform, educate, persuade and negotiate to consensus.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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.Desired:
  • Proficiency in process documentation and improvement tools such as Lean or Six Sigma, process flow charts (Visio), desk procedures, and navigation guides
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong communicator, both verbally and written
  • Ability to work and communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in functionality development, testing, and utilization of HR Information Systems including Workday, Greenhouse (ATS), Visier (data analytics and visualization), Payfactors (survey and market data)Compensation Range for:CA applicants is $108,795.00-$152,311.95;WA applicants is $108,795.00-$152,311.95Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 an 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 RegulationsApplicants 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 (DBIDS) 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 OpportunityBlue 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 .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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