HR Compliance Consultant - Morris & Garritano Insurance
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
About the Job
Why join M&G:
We continue to win awards and achieve honors for our culture, our industry expertise, and our services
- Central Coast Best Places to Work by Pacific Coast Business Times (2018-2023)
- Best Agencies to Work for by Insurance Journal (2017-2019, 2021)
- NU Agency of the Year by National Underwriters and PropertyCasualty360 (2018)
- Big “I” Best Practices Agency by Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (2016-2023)
- Top 100 P&C Agencies (2023, 2024)
- MVP Account Managers (Insurance Journal)
- Top P&C Agent of the Year (Insurance Journal) 2022
About the Role:
The HR Compliance Consultant serves as a vital resource for our clients. This role requires a thorough understanding of State and Federal employee benefits mandates that impact employee benefit programs. The ideal candidate excels in consulting and demonstrates strong presentation skills; offering expert guidance, ongoing education, and actively supports sales and client retention efforts. Additionally, the consultant engages in various professional compliance organizations, enhancing their role as a trusted industry resource.
How you will be Compensated:
- $99,000-$129,000 Annual Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plans. We cover 98% of the premiums for most individual plans
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, and Paid Vacation Time
- 401(k) with 50% match
Who you are:
- You are a results-oriented, self-starter whose drive and sense of urgency are tempered and disciplined by your concern for accuracy and quality of work
- You take pride in your care to be detail-oriented and thorough; working to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and following up to ensure they’re done properly and on time
- You enjoy collaborating with individuals and teams
- You excel in consultation and advising. You can break down complex topics into layperson's terms
- You thrive on client interaction
What you will do:
- Collaborate with Compliance & HR vendors and consulting partners, ensuring clients have access to the most relevant information
- Provide advising to clients on Leave of Absence, Wage and Hour, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- Manage and triage client HR inquiries, accurately assessing needs and coordinating with internal specialists to offer tailored guidance
- Collaborate with internal Learning & Development Program Manager to create and deliver internal and external compliance & HR content, including educational presentations, webinars, how-to videos, newsletters, and a self-help resource library
- Proactively track and interpret ERISA, ACA (Affordable Care Act), and Employment legislative changes, ensuring clients are promptly informed and understand the impact on their business
- Conduct comprehensive compliance assessments, including ERISA Control Group Testing, ACA Affordability, ALE (Applicable Large Employer) Status Testing, Safe Harbor Assessment, and Discrimination Testing
- Support clients with regulatory filings (e.g., 1094, 1095, PCORI, 5500) and ensure health plan documentation and disclosures (SPD/WRAP) are current and correct
- Assess and evaluate ACA IRS Penalties, advising on resolutions and risk mitigation strategies
Your Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in HR compliance
- Working knowledge of Employment Law: California & Federal
- Experience working in a consulting capacity, either within a company or as an independent consultant, advising clients on benefits compliance matters
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional Certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CEBS)