Benefits and Compliance Manager

Offit Kurman is seeking a Benefits & Compliance Manager for their AmLaw200 team. This role is responsible for overseeing the firm’s health, welfare, and retirement benefits programs, while ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulations. This fully remote role requires a proactive professional who takes initiative and thrives in an independent work environment. Experience with self-funded insurance plans and UKG/UltiPro systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Design, administer, and manage the firm’s health insurance (including self-funded plans, if applicable), COBRA, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and workers' compensation programs in collaboration with third-party administrators.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, enrollment, and utilization.

• Create and distribute effective employee communications related to benefit offerings and changes.

• Maintain accurate monitoring of employee benefit eligibility in accordance with internal policies.

• Troubleshoot and resolve benefit-related issues and conflicts in a timely, solutions-oriented manner.

• Conduct required compliance testing and filings related to Section 125 and 401(k) plans.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Consistently identify and suggest process improvements to enhance employee experience and benefits operations.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of organization and attention to detail.

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, or compliance management.

• Experience with self-funded insurance plans (strongly preferred).

• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software, with preference for UKG/UltiPro.

• Strong knowledge of employee benefit compliance, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and 401(k) regulations.

• Advanced Excel skills.

 Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Physical Requirements: Requires a 40+ hour work week, including afterhours and weekends as needed. Involves prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Tasks require strong visual abilities and effective oral communication skills. 
• Work Environment: Typical office environment, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not a contract, and the firm reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as needed with or without notice.