Senior Regulatory Compliance Advisor – Employee Benefits

Job Description

Senior Regulatory Compliance Advisor – Employee Benefits

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Regulatory Compliance Advisor – Employee Benefits to join a team. This is a strategic and advisory-level role that will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with complex employee benefits regulations. The successful candidate will act as a subject-matter expert, providing guidance to internal teams, clients, and external legal counsel. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact through thought leadership, client advisory, and the development of firmwide compliance processes. The role can be fully remote, with an optional in-office presence.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $180,000 (based on experience)
• Incentives: To be determined
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k)
• Remote Work: Fully remote option available; in-office presence is a plus
• Travel: Minimal travel required
  
  

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on complex employee benefits compliance issues, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, PCORI, non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, and state/municipal regulations.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop compliance checklists and processes.
• Coordinate filings, calculate fees and tests, and resolve compliance issues.
• Educate clients and provide internal and external training on regulatory compliance.
• Produce regulatory updates, white papers, webinars, and other thought leadership content.
• Advise leadership-level stakeholders on compliance strategies and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external legal counsel to ensure seamless compliance operations.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare or employee benefits compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, PCORI, and related compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to navigate overlapping and conflicting regulations.
• Experience working with mid-market to large employer groups, including self-funded and fully insured plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct compliance risk assessments and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to educate and advise clients and internal teams.
• CEBS designation is a plus; L&H License preferred if coming from a non-carrier background.