Job title: Senior Regulatory Compliance Advisor – Employee Benefits
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Compliance
Location: Independence, OH
Job published: 12/19/2025
Job ID: 147619

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.

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