Senior ERISA & Benefits Compliance Consultant
About The Position
LUMELIGHT is an integrated workplace administration and compliance business that serves brokers and third-party administrators who support employers in benefits design, compliance, and administration. We simplify benefits compliance, reduce risk exposure, and provide clients with the freedom and confidence to focus on their core business and accelerate performance. We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. ERISA & Benefits Compliance Consultant to join our team. This role is responsible for the preparation, submission, and management of regulatory filings to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs and a solid understanding of the regulatory landscape. We are looking for an experienced employee benefits health & welfare compliance consultant. The Senior Compliance Consultant helps clients navigate and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements for employer-sponsored benefit plans. Our compliance professionals stay current on evolving regulations and translate complex rules into practical, actionable guidance. We specialize in compliance requirements for employer-sponsored benefits under ERISA, COBRA, ACA, §125, MHPAEA, HIPAA, and related federal and state requirements. This is a remote position with occasional travel for client trainings, conferences, or team meetings. We are looking for individuals who excel at solving complex benefit compliance challenges and communicating clearly to diverse audiences.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in employee benefits compliance consulting
- Mastery level experience with IRS, DOL and CMS regulations
- Advanced knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, §125, MHPAEA, HIPAA and related rules
- Ability to distill complex federal and state regulatory information into clear written and verbal guidance
- Strong consulting, analytical and business acumen
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated customer-service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with compliance research tools (e.g., Thomson Reuter’s EBIA Checkpoint Library & Westlaw Advantage)
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
Responsibilities
- Build productive, trusted relationships with clients nationwide
- Provide expert health & welfare benefits compliance guidance
- Handle 25-30 compliance questions daily via our helpline (via phone or email), ensuring a consistent 24-hour turnaround
- Develop and present webinars, live trainings and seminars monthly
- Compose timely compliance articles on a bi-weekly basis
- Develop content for compliance-related tools and resources
- Monitor legislation, regulations, and guidance to stay ahead of industry changes
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert and support product development
- Mentor and coach colleagues to strengthen team expertise and capacity
- Collaborate to improve team workflows, processes, and client-facing deliverables
- Travel occasionally for client presentations, conferences, or internal team events (estimated approximately 1-2 times per quarter)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
- 401(k) with Automatic Company Contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
