Employee Benefits Compliance Lead

Grow With Us! At Hilb Group, we recognize that our associates are our greatest asset. We promote a service-driven culture of high performance that encourages career and professional development. The Hilb Group is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Employee Benefits Compliance Lead to join our team. This position will report to our agency located in Cranston, RI or Shelton, CT. The ideal candidate will be motivated to succeed, is well organized, able to prioritize, and able to work well with a team. This is a hybrid position. Responsibilities: Stay well informed on the compliance challenges our clients are dealing with both on a federal level and state level Conduct client compliance audits and take lead on meetings with client to discuss results of audit Provide staff training on compliance topics including plan documents, 5500 filings, ACA reporting, and other IRS/DOL filings Provide ongoing training and support to Client Service teams on compliance related topics including assisting with client communications, document revisions, and legal and regulatory changes Attend client and prospect meetings with EB consultants and producers Support the compliance leader in developing or modifying existing resources and/or deliverables regarding EB compliance requirements Support Account Management team in strategizing to resolve any areas of client non-compliance, including new client onboarding audits and annual review audits Lead discussions with clients related to SPDs and wrap documents, review current documents and, when applicable, facilitate preparation of new documents for clients Respond to substantive compliance-related client questions and requests on topics ranging from ERISA, ACA, CAA, and COBRA to cafeteria plans and benefit taxation questions. Qualifications: College degree required JD preferred, but not required Five (5) or more years’ experience in Employee Benefits compliance, ideally in a brokerage or consulting setting Demonstrated understanding of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, and other relevant laws and regulations Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Strong presentation skills. Ability to interpret and clearly communicate complex laws to team members and clients in a way that is easily understood Ability to consult clients on complex compliance issues High level of organizational ability Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment High degree of self-discipline and motivation Professional demeanor Ability to function a true team-oriented environment Ability to fulfill all job requirements as outlined above, during, and outside of usual business hours, and to do normal travel to carry out sales/servicing responsibilities Benefits: Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability. Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA/HSA plans. 401(k) with company match. Additional voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal and Identity Protection, and Pet benefits. Generous PTO. An awesome team of professionals! The Hilb Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively support and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting all forms of discrimination in employment. Additionally, we have a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment in violation of federal, state, and local laws. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Founded in 2009, Hilb Group is a Top 25 middle-market independent insurance broker. Hilb Group offers expertise in property & casualty, employee benefits, human resources consulting, and retirement services to businesses and individuals throughout the nation. Hilb Group provides the resources of a big insurance broker and the attentive, personal service of a small agency. Our people are our greatest strength. Our values of trust, passion, integrity, and growth drive our actions to benefit every client.