Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer

Wespath; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with match

PTO + holidays

Hybrid work (Wed in office)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Financial planning assistance (EY)

Job summary

Wespath seeks a dedicated Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer to manage client Wespath-sponsored benefit programs and provide consultative service to plan sponsors. You will guide clergy and participants, oversee enrollment, transitions, and retirements, and partner with conference leadership to improve service delivery.

Hybrid role with in-office Wednesdays, travel up to 30% domestically, and opportunities for education through webinars and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration with familiarity with church governance is preferred.
• Skilled in formatting Microsoft Office documents and analyzing 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.
• Manage Wespath benefit administration processes including enrollment, transitions, and retirements.
• Build 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.

Skills

Benefits administration

Excel data analysis

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 30%

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

1901 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, Illinois 60025, United States

Date Needed by

9/30/2026

Overview

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. Today, we manage 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.

Role Description

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 handle day‑to‑day benefit administration work as well as act 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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-$130,000 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.