Compliance Consultant
Lumelight · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Consult on employee benefits compliance nationwide.
- Provide expert guidance on health and welfare benefits.
- Handle daily compliance questions via helpline.
- Develop and present compliance trainings and articles.
- Stay current on evolving regulations and industry changes.
About the role
About Lumelight
Lumelight is an integrated workplace administration and compliance business. We serve the brokers and third party administrators who support employers in the complex, crucial areas of benefits design, compliance and administration. We handle the complexities of benefits compliance and administration, empowering you to focus on what you do best.
As the thoughtful synthesis of carefully curated specialists, Lumelight was created to serve a highly fragmented market by simplifying benefits compliance, reducing exposure to risk and giving clients the freedom and confidence to focus on their core business and accelerate performance.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced employee benefits health & welfare compliance consultant to join our team. The Compliance Consultant helps clients – including employers, brokers, TPAs and PBMs – navigate and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements for employer-sponsored benefit plans (e.g., medical, dental, vision, and life).
Our compliance professionals stay current on evolving regulations and translate complex rules into practical, actionable guidance. We specialize 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. If you excel at solving complex benefit compliance challenges and communicating clearly to diverse audiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build productive, trusted relationships with clients nationwide
- Provide expert health & welfare benefits compliance guidance
- Handle 12-15 compliance questions daily via our helpline (via phone or email), ensuring a consistent 24-hour turnaround
- Develop and present webinars, live trainings and seminars
- 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 2-3 times per year)
Requirements And Desired Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of experience in employee benefits compliance consulting
- Mastery level experience with IRS, DOL and CMS regulations
- Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
- 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)
Work Environment
This position is a remote position within approved Lumelight states. This job operates in a professional office environment, whether in person or remotely. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. Equipment will be provided to you.
Benefit Offerings
- 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
Approved States for Remote Work
Arizona (AZ), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), North Carolina (NC), North Dakota (ND), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Utah (UT).
Key skills/competency
- Employee Benefits Compliance
- ERISA
- COBRA
- ACA
- HIPAA
- Consulting
- Regulatory Guidance
- Client Relationship Management
- Compliance Research Tools
- Health and Welfare Benefits
Skills & topics
- Compliance Consultant
- Employee Benefits
- Health and Welfare
- ERISA
- COBRA
- ACA
- HIPAA
- Benefits Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Consulting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2-5+ years of experience in employee benefits compliance, focusing on IRS, DOL, and CMS regulations. Emphasize your knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, 125, MHPAEA, and HIPAA.
- Showcase your skills: Demonstrate your ability to distill complex regulatory information into clear guidance, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication and presentation skills. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Address the requirements: If you have a Juris Doctorate (JD), be sure to mention it. Experience with compliance research tools like Thomson Reuter’s EBIA Checkpoint Library is a plus.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for simplifying benefits compliance and your experience building trusted client relationships. Explain why you are a great fit for Lumelight's mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific compliance challenges you've solved and how you communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific benefits regulations does a Compliance Consultant at Lumelight need to know?
- As a Compliance Consultant at Lumelight, you will need mastery-level experience with IRS, DOL, and CMS regulations. Key areas include ERISA, COBRA, ACA, 125, MHPAEA, and HIPAA, along with related federal and state requirements for employer-sponsored benefit plans.
- What is the typical daily workload for a Compliance Consultant at Lumelight?
- The role involves handling approximately 12-15 compliance questions daily via a helpline, ensuring a consistent 24-hour turnaround. You will also be involved in developing and presenting webinars, writing articles, and developing content for compliance tools.
- Is the Compliance Consultant position at Lumelight remote? If so, are there location restrictions?
- Yes, this is a remote position. However, it is restricted to individuals residing in approved Lumelight states, which include Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
- What kind of travel is expected for this Compliance Consultant role?
- Occasional travel is required for client trainings, conferences, or team meetings, estimated at approximately 2-3 times per year. This travel is for client presentations or internal team events.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the Compliance Consultant position at Lumelight?
- While not strictly required, a Juris Doctorate (JD) is preferred. Strong consulting, analytical and business acumen, exceptional communication and presentation skills, and a demonstrated customer-service orientation are also highly desired.
- How does Lumelight support its Compliance Consultants?
- Lumelight provides standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers) and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSAs/FSAs, 401(k) with company contribution, EAP, and paid time off. They also foster a collaborative environment for professional growth and team support.