Conference Benefits Strategist (Hybrid/Remote)

Wespath Benefits and Investments; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with 8% employer-con**

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Free financial planning assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Wespath Benefits and Investments, a recognized employer, seeks a newly created Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer (OCBO). The role focuses on managing client Wespath-sponsored benefit programs and providing consultative services to plan sponsors, leaders, clergy, and participants.

It combines day-to-day administration with strategic partnership and education activities. The position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office Wednesdays and travel up to 30% domestically, with potential

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wespath Benefits and Investments, a recognized employer, seeks a newly created Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer (OCBO). The role focuses on managing client Wespath-sponsored benefit programs and providing consultative services to plan sponsors, leaders, clergy, and participants.

It combines day-to-day administration with strategic partnership and education activities. The position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office Wednesdays and travel up to 30% domestically, with potential