Benefits Compliance Specialist
Job Description
While this client prefers someone in office 2-3 days a week, they are open to someone in the Southern California area who will come in 1-2x a month for team and client meetings.
This position would be an excellent fit for a strong Employee Benefits or Human Resources professional who specialized in multi-state Benefits Compliance including ERISA, ACA, CAA, HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125, Form 5500 preparation and more! In this role, you will collaborate with internal departments including the Benefits Team, Legal Counsel, and directly with the clients to ensure that benefit and HR compliance is upheld according to multi-state regulations.
- HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-5:30PM
- DURATION: Direct Hire
- WORKSITE: Hybrid with 2-3 days in office per week preferred, depending on experience, client may be open to someone in office 1-2x a month but you MUST live in Southern California.
- PAY: $75,000 - $95,000 per year (non-exempt), depending on experience.
- BENEFITS: This client offers a full comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
The Employee Benefits Compliance Specialist daily duties include, but are not limited to:
- Staying informed and updating relevant parties with the latest regulatory changes
- Oversee Form 5500 filing process for the clients – collect and analyzing necessary data, ensure accuracy of completed forms, maintain tracking of client compliance, and coordinating with vendors to submit filing information
- Advise internal team and clients on regulations regarding benefits and HR, including Section 125, ERISA, Form 5500, 1095-C reporting, ACA, COBRA, CAA, and HIPAA regulations to maintain compliance for all states clients are located
- Create, update and revise Section 125, benefit plan, benefit compliance, and consulting service/business associate agreement documents
- Develop and implement comprehensive compliance services including compliance audit protocols for current and future clients, and guidance materials tailored to each client’s needs
- Collaborate with multiple departments ensuring timely and accurate communication to best serve clients
- 5+ years in Employee Benefits or HR specializing in Benefit compliance for multiple states
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration is a plus!
- Intermediate – Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- CA Life & Health Licenses are a plus!
- Proven in-depth knowledge of Employee Benefit regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and COBRA
- Visa sponsorship is not available. W2 only
Meet Your Recruiter
Julie Brown
President
Julie Brown is the President of SDI Staffing. She started SDIS in 1995 and specializes in placing temporary and direct-hire employees throughout Southern California for the insurance and financial services industries. Julie is a California Licensed Fire/Casualty Agent and a Certified Staffing Professional. She is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA) and California Staffing Professionals. She is the past president and current treasurer of the San Diego Chapter of California Staffing Professionals and is the director for the San Diego Chapter on the state board. She is active in San Diego Insurance Women and PWI, where she has served numerous roles including president. She actively participates as a member of the Independent Brokers and Agents of San Diego, and the Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) San Diego Chapter. In 2008, Julie was asked to join the steering committee of the San Diego Chapter of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF). She also teaches insurance and personal development classes to clients and industry organizations.She has been recognized with numerous awards, including SBA’s “Women Owned Business of the Year for San Diego and Imperial Counties,” “Employer of the Year” by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, “Women Who Mean Business” Award from the San Diego Business Journal, “Insurance Woman of the Year” from PWI, “Associate Member of the Year” by the Independent Brokers & Agents of San Diego, and the Career Sponsorship Award by the OPT Program at Grossmont College for her dedication to educate young people about the insurance industry.
Prior to founding SDI Staffing, Julie spent more than 12 years in insurance both at carrier and agency level in Southern California and North Carolina. From sales and customer service in both personal and commercial lines, to operations manager, Julie learned the insurance industry.
She is a native of San Diego, married with two children, a daughter and a son, and enjoys camping, reading, and attending her kid’s athletic events. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Economics from the University of California at San Diego. During race season she can be found every other weekend at Barona Speedway watching her son and husband racing dwarf cars.