Senior Compliance Consultant, Employee Benefits

FNIC Trusted insurance advisors

. Serve as a trusted compliance resource for clients and internal teams on employee benefits regulations .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOmaha • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits compliance, including knowledge of ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA regulations, while effectively communicating complex requirements to clients and internal teams. Proven ability to develop compliance strategies, conduct training, and maintain up-to-date compliance resources.

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Employee Benefits ComplianceERISA KnowledgeACA UnderstandingForm 5500 ReportingCompliance Training

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Hard Skills

Compliance ReviewRegulatory AnalysisPlan Document RequirementsFiduciary ResponsibilitiesCompliance WorkflowsWrap Documents CustomizationSBCsPCORI Fee CalculationsHealth and Welfare PlansSection 125 Cafeteria Plans

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationProblem-SolvingEscalation Recognition

Certifications & Qualifications

Resident Life & Health Insurance LicenseCEBS CertificationSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsCompliance ResourcesHealth and Welfare BenefitsInsurance BrokerageConsulting FirmTPAFMLAState Leave LawsRegulatory InquiriesAudits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted compliance resource for clients and internal teams on employee benefits regulations
Help employers understand plan sponsor responsibilities and translate complex requirements into practical guidance
Review benefit program structures and identify potential compliance concerns
Support compliance strategy discussions for large and complex employer groups
Partner with outside legal counsel and compliance resources when specialized expertise is required
Review and customize compliance templates and third-party resources, including wrap documents, plan documents, SPDs, SBCs, Section 125 documents, required notices and disclosures, and PCORI fee calculations
Maintain accurate, current, and usable compliance resources
Monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory developments
Translate regulatory changes into updates for clients and FNIC teams
Develop and customize compliance communications
Lead compliance training and educational sessions
Conduct compliance reviews of employer-sponsored health and welfare plans
Recommend next steps to address compliance gaps and risks
Provide guidance on Form 5500 filing requirements
Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations
Collaborate with Benefits Account Managers, Sales Executives, and Leadership
Develop and maintain compliance workflows, procedures, escalation protocols, service standards, and best practices
Contribute compliance expertise to agency initiatives focused on client service and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, legal studies, or a related discipline preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered
5+ years of progressive employee benefits experience, including significant responsibility for health and welfare benefits compliance
Experience within an insurance brokerage, consulting firm, TPA, or employer benefit function preferred
Working knowledge of ERISA, Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, HIPAA Privacy & Security, Internal Revenue Code provisions affecting employee benefits, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, FMLA, and state leave laws in Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Illinois
Knowledge of employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans
Understanding of plan document requirements and fiduciary responsibilities
Familiarity with Form 5500 reporting requirements
Ability to independently analyze regulations and apply them to practical business situations
Ability to communicate clear guidance
Ability to recognize when matters should be escalated to outside legal counsel
Resident Life & Health Insurance License preferred
CEBS certification preferred
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Experience delivering compliance presentations and educational programs preferred