# Director of ERISA Compliance **Company**: Human Interest **Location**: Remote, United States **Work arrangement**: remote **Experience**: executive **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $150,000 - $180,000 **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Finance **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/humaninterest/jobs/8350977?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_fb20267c-f05 ## Description Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. The Director of ERISA Compliance is a strategic, high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring that Human Interest's platform operates with regulatory precision under ERISA, DOL, and IRS guidelines. **Responsibilities** - Lead and direct Human Interest's compliance program ensuring adherence to ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations across all 401(k) plan operations - Modernize compliance workflows and build cross-functional feedback loops with Customer Onboarding, Customer Success, and Product to perform root-cause analysis on errors and delinquencies - Develop and implement technology-driven compliance frameworks that scale with our growing client base while maintaining regulatory excellence - Own and drive scalable, technology-enabled initiatives with Product to improve platform-wide plan compliance health - Design and oversee automated compliance monitoring systems to proactively identify and address potential issues - Build and manage operational dashboards to continuously track team SLAs, operational metrics, and statutory regulatory deadlines - Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Technology teams to review platform feature rollout plans, system copy, and marketing collateral to guarantee strict alignment with ERISA and DOL standards - Lead Customer Advocacy and incident management for high-level escalations in close partnership with Legal to resolve plan errors and mitigate exposure - Oversee fiduciary governance processes and ensure proper documentation of fiduciary decisions - Lead compliance technology initiatives including plan document automation, testing workflows, and regulatory reporting systems - Manage relationships with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and compliance consultants - Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes through automation and process optimization - Advise executive leadership on compliance risks and operational failures, proposing and owning strategic remediation solutions end-to-end - Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs - Lead crisis management protocols for compliance-related issues requiring immediate attention - Coach, mentor, and uplevel frontline compliance managers to build operational excellence and scale team leadership **Requirements** - 10+ years of experience in ERISA compliance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within retirement plan administration - Current ERISA-related professional certifications (QKA, QPA, RPF, or equivalent) - Proven track record of leveraging technology to drive compliance efficiency and scalability - Experience with 401(k) plan administration, including nondiscrimination testing, plan document maintenance, and fiduciary oversight - Strong ability to develop compliance frameworks and processes that drive measurable results - Experience implementing compliance technology solutions and automated testing systems - Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for diverse stakeholders - Data-driven approach to compliance management and risk assessment **Nice to Have** - Advanced ERISA certifications (CEBS, CPC,) - Juris Doctor (JD) with an emphasis on ERISA, employee benefits, or administrative law - Experience within a high-growth fintech, modern TPA, or SaaS retirement platform - Track record of implementing compliance automation in high-growth environments - Experience scaling compliance functions from startup to enterprise stage - Background in regulatory technology (RegTech) or compliance software implementation - Proven ability to influence regulatory strategy based on industry trends and regulatory changes - Experience managing both remote and in-office compliance teams - Knowledge of emerging compliance technologies including AI and machine learning applications - Practical familiarity with workflow automation tools (e.g., Jira, Gemini) and dashboarding software (e.g., Salesforce, Hex) - Deep background navigating voluntary correction programs (IRS EPCRS and DOL VFCP/DFVCP) **Benefits** - A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees - Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance - Competitive time off and parental leave - Addition Wealth: Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness - Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents - Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits - Candidly: Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt - Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend - Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie ## Skills ### Required - ERISA compliance - 401(k) plan administration - compliance technology solutions - regulatory requirements - communication skills - data-driven approach ### Nice to have - advanced ERISA certifications - Juris Doctor (JD) - regulatory technology (RegTech) - compliance software implementation - workflow automation tools - dashboarding software --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/humaninterest/jobs/8350977?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)