Talascend is currently seeking a Benefits Compliance Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Overview
This role involves managing regulatory compliance for U.S. retirement, VEBA, and Health & Welfare Benefit Plans. It includes preparation and coordination of filings to ensure adherence to ERISA and other regulatory requirements, working cross-functionally to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation, coordination, and submission of IRS Form 5500 filings across all benefit plans
- Support SEC Form 11-K filings and ensure alignment with financial disclosures
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and state disability regulations
- Maintain and update Summary Plan Descriptions, ACA Summary of Benefits and Coverage, and required disclosures
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to policies, processes, and documentation
- Maintain a compliance calendar to track regulatory deadlines and deliverables
- Partner with TPAs, auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely submissions
- Support internal and external audits, manage findings, and conduct remediation activities
- Analyze and validate plan data to ensure integrity across filings and documentation
- Drive process improvements and compliance reporting metrics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- 3+ years of experience in Accounting and Auditing (preferably with experience in public company financial statements)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with high accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in benefits compliance, ERISA, or retirement/health & welfare plans
- Experience managing or supporting IRS Form 5500 filings
- Knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA, IRS, DOL, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
- Experience supporting SEC Form 11-K filings
- Familiarity with ACA reporting (IRS Forms 1094 B/C and 1095 B/C)
- Experience supporting audits for employee benefit plans
- Experience with HRIS or benefits platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.