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Holmes Murphy · 1 day ago

Compliance Director, EB

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$132K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Holmes Murphy is a vibrant company seeking a Compliance Director to join their Employee Benefits team. The role involves providing strategic compliance guidance related to employee benefit plans, leading a compliance committee, and developing educational resources for clients and employees.

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide strategic compliance guidance, both internally and with clients, regarding applicable federal and state laws, including all aspects of Internal Revenue Code (the Code), ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, internal Holmes Murphy policies and procedures, and other relevant laws and regulations as they affect employee benefit plans, to ensure effective customer service and mitigate corporate risk

Serve as a business development resource representing HMA’s compliance philosophy and operations in prospect meetings/finalist presentations

Respond directly to client inquiries and consult on areas to mitigate client risk without providing legal advice

Create and deliver educational presentations for clients and Holmes Murphy employees to keep them abreast of legal and regulatory developments through individual interaction, internal and external webinars, seminars and other live events annually

Develop and maintain written, client-facing educational tools for health and welfare employee benefits compliance

Continue to enhance the Holmes Murphy value proposition by implementing best in class tools and resources that can be deployed to our clients

Lead Compliance Committee comprised of various Employee Benefits roles

Identify and develop relationships with preferred compliance vendor sales and account management teams. Manages complex or escalated vendor issues

Lead and motivate team by: Ensuring right talent is in the right role for the success of the organization, which may include hiring and terminating employees

Coaching and counseling team members on areas such as workflow, process and procedure, customer service and client consulting

Preparing and conducting performance feedback that defines future goals and objectives and holds employees accountable

Fostering a high-performance culture by supporting career development and advancement for team members

Responsible for timesheet management, including responding to PTO/RTO requests and approving timesheets

Participate in compensation decisions for team members, as applicable

Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings to foster teamwork

Attend team and enterprise meetings, as well as leadership training opportunities offered internally and externally

Coordinate initial and ongoing training with Growth & Development and team members on established processes and procedures

Provide back-up assistance for team members, as necessary

Qualification

ERISA complianceEmployee Benefits experienceJDState bar licenseRisk managementProblem solvingLabor & Employment LawClient consultingTeam leadership

Required

High school diploma

Minimum 7+ years ERISA and Employee Benefits and compliance experience

JD and licensed and in good standing

Active state bar license required

Demonstrates strong industry knowledge by applying insurance principles to deliver exceptional client experiences, aligning strategies with client needs while ensuring compliance

Skilled in problem solving and risk management, efficiently identifying issues, implementing solutions, and mitigating potential risks to protect stakeholders

Preferred

College degree preferred

Prior experience at carrier or broker agency firm and/or Labor & Employment Law experience a plus

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!

Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.

401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.

Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.

Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.

DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!

Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.

Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!