Outsourced Conference Benefits Officer

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

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-$130,000 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.
• 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.