Benefits Compliance Document Writer/Editor

Kelly Professional & Industrial; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Compliance Document Writer/Editor for a fully remote contract role. The position involves editing and formatting compliance documents, ensuring they meet legal and accessibility standards. Candidates should have proven experience in document editing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This role offers flexible hours with a variable workload from May to September.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing and writing compliance documents.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG/Section 508).
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Edit and format benefits documents using Microsoft Word.
• Ensure accessibility compliance and perform final QA checks.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into document drafts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Editing

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Benefits Compliance Document Writer/Editor

Benefits Compliance Document Writer/Editor

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $85.00/hr

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Benefits Compliance Document Editor/Writer

100% Remote - Central or East Coast preferred

Compensation: $60–$85 per hour, based on experience

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Document Editor/Writer with an understanding of employee benefits, compliance requirements, and document accessibility.

This is a fully remote, contract-based role running from May through September, with flexible hours and a variable workload each month:

• May: ~10 hours (training)
• June: ~60 hours
• July: ~120 hours
• August: ~90 hours
• September: ~80 hours

The contractor will support editing, formatting, and reviewing benefits-related documents—such as Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), Summaries of Material Modifications (SMMs), enrollment guides, and benefits brochures. Documents must meet legal, accessibility (Section 508/WCAG), and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and format benefits documents using Microsoft Word.
• Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG/Section 508), including alt text, heading structures, and tagged elements.
• Review content for clarity, grammar, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into document drafts.
• Perform final QA checks for consistency, formatting, and accessibility.
• Identify and recommend solutions to formatting or content issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience editing and writing compliance documents, ideally in benefits, insurance, or healthcare.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG/Section 508) and tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro or Microsoft Accessibility Checker.
• High attention to detail with strong editing and QA skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Clear communication and collaborative working style.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in HR, benefits, legal, or insurance compliance writing.
• Understanding of plain language guidelines and legal document simplification.
• For immediate consideration please end resume to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds

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