Benefits Strategy Leader - Mission-Driven Team Lead

Life Group; Edmond, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance 2x salary

Disability insurance

Wellness benefits

401(k) with employer match

Development dollars

Casual dress

Job summary

Life.Church is seeking a Central Team Leader, Benefits to design and govern our comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring compliance, competitive offerings, and clear stakeholder communications. You will lead a team, shape the benefits strategy, and partner with Finance and HR to align programs with our mission.

The role emphasizes pastoral leadership, vendor management, and ongoing education for staff about benefits, while maintaining rigorous governance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience in employee benefits or HR.
• CEBS, CBP, or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.
• Experience in a self-funded health plan environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Benefits Team and set vision for initiatives.
• Develop multi-year benefits strategy aligned with Life.Church mission.
• Oversee compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA across multiple states.
• Educate staff on Life.Church benefits and communicate program details.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Relationship building

Decision making

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Vendor management

Job description

Life.Church is seeking a Central Team Leader, Benefits to design and govern our comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring compliance, competitive offerings, and clear stakeholder communications. You will lead a team, shape the benefits strategy, and partner with Finance and HR to align programs with our mission.

The role emphasizes pastoral leadership, vendor management, and ongoing education for staff about benefits, while maintaining rigorous governance and cross-functional collaboration.