Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer

Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer

Location:

1901 Chestnut Ave

Glenview, Illinois, 60025

United States

Category:

Plan Sponsor Relations

Date Needed by:

9/30/2026

Be part of starting a new service offering - while making a meaningful impact.

Wespath, recognized as a 2026 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and an equal opportunity employer has been providing benefits for over a century, and today manages retirement, health, disability and life insurance plans and programs for clergy and lay employees. Over time, we evolved into a trusted provider of institutional investment services, partnering with mission-focused organizations to help them further their missions through values-aligned investment services. Now we are adding to our services by offering a newly created Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer option.

The Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer (OCBO) will be responsible 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• 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

Wespath Benefits and Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring.