Counsel II - ERISA

Why Join Omnicell?

At Omnicell, we are transforming healthcare through innovation and collaboration. As Counsel II – ERISA & Employment, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and governance for our health, welfare, and retirement plans while providing strategic employment law guidance. This is an opportunity to influence key decisions, partner with HR and leadership teams, and help shape policies that impact thousands of employees.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.

In this role, you will serve as the primary legal advisor to the HR Benefits organization and a trusted partner to HR and business leaders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise on plan design, administration, and compliance under ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related regulations.
• Draft, review, and update plan documents, SPDs, amendments, and participant communications.
• Provide guidance on fiduciary duties and risk mitigation for health & welfare plans.
• Support audits, investigations, and participant claims/appeals.
• Negotiate and review vendor agreements (TPAs, carriers, PBMs) for compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement required updates and disclosures.

• Counsel HR Benefits and Compensation teams on ERISA, FLSA, and related compliance matters.
• Ensure fiduciary governance for 401(k) and other defined contribution plans.
• Negotiate and review vendor agreements related to retirement and compensation plans.
• Participate in and support the organization’s 401(k) Committee.

• Serve as first-line advisor for HR and management on employment law issues, including hiring, performance management, worker classification, accommodations, and restructurings.
• Draft and update employment policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Prepare and maintain employment contract templates.
• Escalate complex matters to Director, AGC – Enterprise Operations, Product, & Employment as appropriate.

• Education & Credentials: JD and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience:
• 6+ years of ERISA/benefits experience, including health & welfare, retirement, and compensation plan compliance.
• 1–3 years of general employment law experience in-house or with a law firm.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA fiduciary rules.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  
• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate regulatory changes.
• Strong business acumen and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate across HR, Finance, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Healthcare industry experience and prior in-house legal experience.

• Customer Focus: Deliver clear, actionable legal guidance that supports business objectives.
• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with HR and leadership teams to drive compliance and mitigate risk.
• Innovation: Anticipate regulatory changes and proactively implement solutions.
• Accountability: Own projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.

• Remote work flexibility.
• Occasional travel as needed.
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic environment.