Director of ERISA Compliance

The role

The Director of Retirement Compliance leads the compliance program to ensure adherence to ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations. This leader will modernize compliance workflows, manage regulatory risk, and oversee high-level customer advocacy escalations.

What you will do

• Lead and direct the compliance program ensuring adherence to ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations.
• Modernize compliance workflows and build cross-functional feedback loops.
• Develop and implement technology-driven compliance frameworks.
• Own and drive scalable, technology-enabled initiatives with Product.
• Design and oversee automated compliance monitoring systems.
• Build and manage operational dashboards for SLAs and regulatory deadlines.
• Partner with Product, Operations, and Technology teams to review feature rollouts.
• Lead Customer Advocacy and incident management for high-level escalations.
• Oversee fiduciary governance processes and documentation.
• Lead compliance technology initiatives including plan document automation and regulatory reporting.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ERISA compliance
• 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
• 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)

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% (immediately vested)
• $0 plan fees for 401(k)
• Health plans, dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center for equity and financial wellness
• Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents via Lyra
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits via Carrot
• Student loan resource via Candidly
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Team-building experiences

About the company

Human Interest is a high-growth fintech company on a mission to ensure people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. They make it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.