Summary:
Maintain up to date knowledge of pending and effective regulations affecting benefit insurances. Responsible for analyzing and reviewing federal and state legislation affecting Employee Benefits, and Pension and Retirement Savings plans. Based on this knowledge, assist clients in their efforts to maintain compliance, and educate clients and associates regarding regulatory changes and the implication of those changes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and associates within the Employee Benefits Division, providing advice with respect to a wide range of compliance/regulatory issues including new business initiatives, compliance with new regulatory requirements, and providing day-to-day advice within the following areas:  HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, Mandated Leaves of Absence, Summary Plan Documents.
• Analyze new regulatory rule proposals, identify those which potentially impact the Employee Benefits division, and work with management staff to implement any necessary changes in processes or procedures.
• Recognize, assess and propose solutions to compliance/regulatory concerns.
• Support new business initiatives by reviewing training materials and procedures, participating in departmental meetings, and providing advice on regulatory requirements.
• Draft compliance alerts to educate associates and clients on regulatory issues, policies and procedures.
• Support departmental professional development initiatives by providing in-house educational trainings on new legislative issues for departmental associates.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• BA/BS degree required. Paralegal or JD degree a plus.
• Minimum 7 years experience showing increasing responsibility within the employee benefits insurance industry. Experience must be directly related to the essential duties and responsibilities noted above.
• In-depth knowledge of ERISA health and welfare plan reporting and disclosure compliance requirements, and the applicable ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA and IRC rules is required. A general understanding of employee benefit insurance brokerage sales, product and operations a plus. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to operate standard office equipment is required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Must have strong research skills, and above average analyzing, problem solving and organization skills are essential.
• A strong ability to communicate technical and complicated issues – both orally and in writing -- to a non-technical audience.
• Strong attention to detail oriented.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to use computer keyboard and sit in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Travel to client sites is occasionally required. Usually travel is within driving distance, but may occasionally consist of a 1 to 2 night stay.
• Extended work hours (10 – 12 hours/day) required on occasion.

Qualified Applicants may mail their resume to bmcmann@barneyandbarney.com, or fax to (858) 909-9883.
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