Benefits Compliance Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you a motivated individual who is driven by a rewarding career?

Join our team in a role that will let your dedication propel you toward both personal and professional success.

What is Houchens Insurance Group?

We are a 100% employee-owned company with a great culture and excellent benefits. We're big on growing and celebrating the talent that we hire. Houchens Insurance Group is dedicated to embodying the three fundamental pillars of service:

• Clients
• Co-owners
• Communities
  
  

By placing equal emphasis on meeting the needs of our clients, fostering a supportive environment for our co-owners, and actively contributing to the betterment of our communities, we strive to create a positive and impactful experience for all.

What You Will Receive…

• Unlimited growth based on your performance.
• Ownership in the company in the form of stock via the Houchens Industries ESOP, the largest 100% owned company in the world.
• A long-term career with substantial development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead and operate within a production team model to ensure efficient operations and optimal output.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans and many more supplemental benefits.
• Work-life balance
• Plus, much more!
  
  

To learn more about Houchens Insurance Group, visit us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

45% Client Work

• Successfully interacts and develops relationships with clients and builds rapport with their Human Resources team.
• Works with new clients who may have benefit compliance deficits to understand the extent of the issues, prioritize those issues, and develop a plan to address the issues.
• Works with existing clients, helping them understand changes to employment and benefits laws and how to take the necessary steps to be compliant.
• Flexes style and approach based on the client’s level of knowledge and experience with employment and benefit laws.
• Strives to create an atmosphere where the client’s HR team feels comfortable asking questions of any level, knowing confidentiality is maintained.
• Conducts Compliance Review with the client; creates a compliance report that outlines issues and suggestions for becoming more compliant. Provides samples of documents when needed and performs necessary follow-up.
• Meets with the client’s HR team to discuss legal aspects of the company’s benefit plan and any Human Resources issues needing guidance.
• Provides guidance and resolution to resolve benefit compliance issues with clients.
• Gathers documents, organizes information and conducts preparation meetings with clients that are being audited by the Department of Labor.
  
  

45% Communications & Education

• Establishes partner relationships with subject matter experts in employment and benefit laws.
• Responsible for understanding legislative process and tracking legislation relevant to all labor law.
• Assists consultants in developing compliance presentations.
• Review all compliance communication pieces to ensure content is accurate according to legal standards and requirements.
• Creates “Compliance Alerts” for delivery to clients based on legal requirements, whether new or as additional guidance is issued.
• Educates and provides support to internal team members on benefits compliance issues.
• Creates clear and easy-to-understand compliance presentations.
• Analyzes legal documents and breaks down information into understandable pieces.
• Uses research tools to find answers to legal questions; utilizes various resources to gain knowledge and remain up to date on changes.
  
  

10% Determination

Displays commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization’s education program.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, plus a minimum of eight years

experience as Lead Human Resources representative. Qualified candidates will possess a strong

background in Labor Law, ERISA, and employee benefits laws, or an equivalent combination of

education and experience.

Certifications

• Must be able to obtain designations/certifications as set forth by the organization’s education plan.
• SHRM certification is a plus.