Senior Benefits Compliance Specialist: ACA & ERISA Expert

Lever, Inc.; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Benefits Compliance Specialist with hands-on experience in ACA reporting, ERISA, Form 5500, Medicare Part D, and related regulations.

The role is internal and non-client-facing, supporting Benefits Administration and other internal teams that work directly with clients. The ideal candidate will research complex questions, monitor regulatory requirements, support filings and audits, and provide clear guidance to internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of hands-on employee benefits compliance experience.
• Experience with ACA compliance and reporting.
• Experience with 1094-C / 1095-C reporting.
• Working knowledge of ERISA and employee benefit plan requirements.
• Experience with Form 5500 preparation, review, filing, or coordination.
• Experience researching and interpreting federal and/or state employee benefits regulations.
• Experience with benefits compliance audits, reporting, governance, or regulatory documentation.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical internal guidance.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage regulatory deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant benefits compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support compliance with ACA and employer shared responsibility requirements.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and/or support 1094-C and 1095-C ACA reporting.
• Support preparation and filing of Form 5500 annual reports for PEO Master Benefit Plans.
• Interpret and apply ERISA requirements to employee benefit plans.
• Monitor federal and state employee benefits regulations and identify changes that may affect plan administration.
• Complete or support Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage disclosures and related CMS requirements.
• Support state-specific benefits compliance filings, including Massachusetts HIRD and similar requirements.
• Research complex benefits compliance questions and provide guidance to internal Benefits Administration and client-facing teams.
• Conduct periodic benefits compliance audits, review data and documentation, identify discrepancies, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance calendars, SOPs, FAQs, process guides, and other regulatory documentation.
• Review benefit plan documents, SPDs, amendments, and related materials for compliance accuracy.
• Generate and analyze compliance-related reports from HR/benefits systems, including Prism, where applicable.
• Coordinate with carriers, third-party administrators, vendors, auditors, and legal counsel on benefits compliance matters.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and communicate relevant impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Support open enrollment and renewal activities from a compliance perspective.
• Train and provide subject matter guidance to internal team members regarding benefits compliance requirements.
• Support special projects, audits, regulatory initiatives, and other benefits compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory deadlines are met.
• Work onsite as required for secure system access, collaboration, meetings, and sensitive compliance activities.

Skills

ACA reporting

ERISA

Form 5500

Regulatory research

Audits

Documentation

Data analysis

Written communication

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Prism

Job description

Lever, Inc. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Benefits Compliance Specialist with hands-on experience in ACA reporting, ERISA, Form 5500, Medicare Part D, and related regulations.

The role is internal and non-client-facing, supporting Benefits Administration and other internal teams that work directly with clients. The ideal candidate will research complex questions, monitor regulatory requirements, support filings and audits, and provide clear guidance to internal teams.