Employee Health & Benefits Regional Compliance Specialist

Marsh McLennan•Alpharetta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) is seeking an Employee Health & Benefits Regional Compliance Specialist. This role is crucial for maintaining working knowledge of health and welfare compliance requirements and conducting compliance reviews for clients. The specialist will support account teams in interpreting and completing compliance checklists, assist with client and internal education, and provide guidance on compliance questions. The position requires collaboration with regional and national compliance partners to ensure consistent use of approved tools and workflows. The role also involves preparing and delivering compliance updates and training sessions, monitoring compliance deadlines, and supporting special compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience in Employee Health & Benefits or a related compliance field, and strong analytical and communication skills. A professional certification or Life & Health Agents license is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5 years of experience in Employee Health & Benefits or a related compliance field
Experience interpreting ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other health and welfare requirements
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory guidance and explain requirements clearly
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex rules into practical guidance
Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new systems and tools
Life & Health Agents license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Applicants must be within driving distance to our Alpharetta, GA office to be considered for this role and have the ability to commute to the office a minimum of three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g., CRCMP) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of health and welfare compliance requirements, including HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, MHPAEA, transparency requirements, and relevant federal and state regulations.
Conduct compliance reviews for clients in coordination with account teams, identifying gaps, risks, and recommended next steps.
Support account teams in interpreting and completing the national compliance checklist, offering clarification, guidance, and follow-up recommendations.
Assist with client and internal education by helping translate evolving regulatory requirements into practical talking points, checklists, and supporting materials.
Provide guidance on compliance questions raised by producers, account managers, and other internal stakeholders, escalating complex issues to the Regional Director or National Attorney Team, as needed.
Collaborate with regional and national compliance partners to ensure consistent use of approved tools, workflows, and resources.
Help prepare and deliver compliance updates, training sessions, and client-facing explanations of new requirements.
Monitor recurring compliance deadlines and assist the Regional Director in drafting reminder communications to account teams.
Participate in regional and national meetings to stay aligned with evolving standards, regulatory changes, and best practices.
Support special compliance initiatives, audits, or client education programming as directed by the Regional Director.
Deliver quarterly Compliance Dashboard and Compliance Checklist training sessions to clients.