Compliance Manager

AppleOne; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a Compliance Manager for a direct hire in Greenville, SC, focusing on ERISA, ACA, DOL requirements, and employee benefits compliance.

The role will manage year‑round health and welfare benefits compliance, Form 5500 coordination, ACA reporting, multi‑state licensing, and regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate works independently with executive leadership and outside advisors, building consistent procedures to support accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ERISA, ACA, IRS, and DOL compliance for employee benefit plans.
• Proven ability to coordinate Form 5500 filings and related schedules.
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with multi-state licensing and licensing renewals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field; CEBS/QKA/CPC a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with ERISA, ACA, IRS, CMS, and DOL regulations for employee benefit plans.
• Manage Form 5500 filings, including schedules and documentation review.
• Prepare and coordinate participant notices (SARS, SPDs, and SMMs).
• Manage ACA reporting (Forms 1094/1095) and CMS reporting.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely filings and renewals.
• Oversee multi-state licensing renewals and related records.

Skills

ERISA compliance

ACA reporting

Form 5500 filings

Regulatory coordination

Employee benefits

Multi-state licensing

Documentation review

Executive collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Compliance Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Greenville, SC, focused on ERISA, ACA, Department of Labor requirements, employee benefits compliance, and regulatory reporting. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented compliance professional who understands the Third‑Party Administrator environment and can take ownership of complex benefits compliance responsibilities.

The Compliance Manager will play a key role in maintaining year‑round compliance for health and welfare benefit plans, regulatory filings, ACA reporting, Form 5500 coordination, and multi‑state licensing. This is a strong opportunity to join a professional environment with supportive leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on compliance processes and risk management.

The right candidate will enjoy working independently, partnering with executive leadership and outside compliance advisors, and building consistent procedures that support accuracy, timeliness, and long‑term compliance success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with ERISA, ACA, IRS, CMS, and Department of Labor regulations for employee benefit plans.


• Manage Form 5500 filings, including schedule identification, documentation review, financial information review, and coordination with external filing partners.


• Prepare and coordinate participant notices, including Summary Annual Reports, Summary Plan Descriptions, and Summaries of Material Modifications.


• Manage ACA reporting requirements, including Forms 1094 and 1095, as well as CMS Section 111 and PCORI-related reporting.


• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure required filings, renewals, notices, and regulatory deadlines are completed accurately and on time.


• Oversee annual TPA licensing renewals, insurance broker licensing, executive licensing requirements, and related multi‑state compliance records.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000 to $75,000 per year.


• Job type: Direct hire.


• Location: Greenville, SC.


• Work environment: In‑office for the first six months.


• Potential opportunity to transition to a fully remote arrangement after the initial six‑month period, based on business needs and approval.


• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage ERISA, ACA, IRS, Department of Labor, and employee benefits compliance requirements.


• Coordinate Form 5500 filings, ACA reporting, CMS Section 111 reporting, PCORI reporting, and participant notices.


• Maintain compliance calendars, regulatory deadlines, licensing renewals, and supporting documentation.


• Partner with executive leadership, outside advisors, filing partners, and ERISA professionals to address compliance needs.


• Strong working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, IRS, and Department of Labor regulations.


• Hands‑on experience with employee benefits compliance and health and welfare benefits administration.


• Familiarity with Form 5500 filings, required schedules, reporting requirements, and supporting documentation.


• Understanding of self‑funded and fully insured health and welfare benefit plans.


• Experience with ACA reporting, including Forms 1094 and 1095.


• Basic financial literacy with the ability to review financial statements and distinguish plan assets, expenses, and related financial information.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple regulatory deadlines.


• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving ability.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent hands‑on ERISA and employee benefits compliance experience.


• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience required, with additional experience beneficial depending on depth of regulatory and benefits exposure.


• Previous experience working for a Third‑Party Administrator in an ERISA or employee benefits compliance capacity.


• Experience managing multi‑state TPA licensing or insurance licensing renewals.


• Professional certifications such as CEBS, QKA, QPA, or CPC are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.