Senior ERISA & Benefits Compliance Consultant
About The Position
Lumelight is an integrated workplace administration and compliance business serving brokers and third-party administrators who support employers in benefits design, compliance, and administration. Lumelight is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. ERISA & Benefits Compliance Consultant responsible for the preparation, submission, and management of regulatory filings to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires an experienced employee benefits health & welfare compliance consultant to help clients navigate and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements for employer-sponsored benefit plans. Compliance professionals stay current on evolving regulations and translate complex rules into practical, actionable guidance, specializing 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, ideal for someone who excels 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
