Benefits Compliance Associate Director - Remote
About The Position
The Benefits Compliance Associate Director is responsible for leading regulatory compliance oversight for UnitedHealth Group’s qualified and nonqualified retirement plans ("Plans"). This role ensures adherence to ERISA, IRS/DOL requirements, and other applicable laws while advancing solid governance, risk management, and operational excellence practices. The position operates at a strategic and advisory level, translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance, influencing plan design and administration, and ensuring effective execution of compliance activities through team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Requirements
- 8+ years of retirement plan compliance or benefits experience
- Experience with Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing, and plan documentation
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS/DOL requirements, and plan regulations
- Demonstrated solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a large, regulated organization
- Leadership or project management experience
- Demonstrated solid communication and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert and primary point of contact for retirement plan compliance matters
- Interpret and apply complex laws and regulations including ERISA, IRS, and DOL guidance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks; escalate issues appropriately
- Ensure alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks and internal controls
- Provide strategic consultation on plan design changes, including 401(k) and 409A plans
- Partner with Legal to interpret and apply regulatory requirements
- Influence governance practices supporting compliant and scalable plan administration
- Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of plan documents and amendments
- Lead development and review of SPDs, SMMs, and required disclosures
- Ensure documentation aligns with regulatory standards and plan provisions
- Accountable for Form 5500, Form 5330, and required notices executed by the team
- Oversee non-discrimination testing activities
- Ensure compliant, controlled, and scalable operational processes
- Act as liaison between Retirement and Legal teams
- Review and guide plan-related communications for accuracy and compliance
- Support enterprise initiatives impacting retirement plan compliance
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
