Outsourced Benefits Conference OfficerLocation:
1901 Chestnut Ave
Glenview, Illinois, 60025
United States
Category:
Plan Sponsor Relations
Date Needed by:
9/30/2026
The
Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer (OCBO) will beresponsible for managing a client's Wespath-sponsored benefit programs, services, and communications, and providing consultative services in support of Wespath offerings. The position will be responsible for both day-to-day benefit administration work as well as acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the client plan sponsor helping leaders, clergy, and participants navigate important decisions with confidence.
What you'll do: - Serve as a primary advisor to Annual Conferences, clergy, and participants on benefit programs and services.
- Manage Wespath benefit administration processes including enrollment, transitions, and retirements.
- Build strong partnerships with conference leadership, including bishops and finance teams.
- Deliver education through webinars, consultations, and events.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Ensure compliance, maintain accurate data, and provide insights to support decision-making.
Why this role stands out: - Build from the ground up - Help shape a newly created role and service model
- Make an impact - Support benefits that directly affect United Methodist Church employees and their families.
- Be a trusted partner - Work closely with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
- Hybrid work environment - In office on Wednesday or as work requires. Open to 100% remote for candidate with full skill set including experience administering Wespath benefits at a UMC conference office.
Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer Compensation and Benefits Include: - Medical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from our HealthFlex offering on day one!
- 8% employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one!
- 22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.
- Hybrid work environment - Wednesdays in office with other days as necessary.
- Free financial planning assistance from EY.
- Tuition reimbursement and other development opportunities
The compensation range for this position is $120,000-$130,00 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant's qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration with a preference for experience with the polity, structure, and governance system of the United Methodist Church.
- Skilled in basic formatting of Microsoft Office documents and able to analyze data in Excel.
- Willing and able to travel domestically up to 30% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:- Familiarity with Wespath Benefits and Systems
