What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Benefits Manager position at New England Annual Conference of the UMC?
New England Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
Job Title: HUMAN RESOURCES AND BENEFITS MANAGER
Department: Finance & Administration and Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits
Reports to: Treasurer/ CFO
Direct Reports: None
Classification: Regular Full-time (exempt)
Summary:
This position maintains and supports the benefit programs offered by the Conference,
including retirement plans, health and related insurance and others as offered. Provides
timely and accurate information to employees (clergy and lay), retirees and their
families. Serves as the single point of contact for HR questions, issues and activities
related to Conference staff.
Principle Duties or Tasks:
- Ability to interpret benefit plans offered by the Conference.
- Maintains current knowledge of employee benefit laws, regulations and industry
trends. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance
with such laws and regulations.
- Responds to inquiries from churches, clergy, Conference staff and lay employees
of the Conference.
- Serves as the liaison between Wespath (General Board of Pension and Health
Benefits) and the Conference.
- Assists the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (CBOPHB) and
the Conference in conducting strategic and long-range planning to properly
manage pension and healthcare options, costs and liabilities.
- Provides support to the CBOPHB by assisting the Chairperson with establishing
meeting agendas, attending Board meetings, providing and presenting meeting
materials, providing information and recommendations on benefit issues.
- Educates participants and local churches on health and welfare benefits and
programs. This includes creating and providing written educational materials,
planning educational materials, planning educational seminars, speaking at
meetings and answering inquiries.
- Provides Human Resources and benefits-related support to the Treasurer / CFO
as requested.
- Assists hiring managers with advertising, recruiting and interviewing of potential
Conference staff.
- Provides new employees with appropriate employment documents and assists
with orientation. Enrolls employees in relevant benefit programs.
- Assists in the administration of the annual performance evaluation process.
- Attends Personnel Committee meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Six to 10 years’ experience in the administration of employee benefit programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and benefit
systems
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
- Willingness to build an understanding of the mission and values of the United
Methodist Church.
All applications must include a resume and cover letter. Submissions, via email or
regular mail, will be accepted through Feb. 26, 2025. No phone calls please.
Email: DAM@neumc.org
New England Conference
411 Merrimack Street, Suite 200
Methuen, MA 01844
ATTN: Director of Administrative Ministries
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Methuen, MA 01844 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Methuen, MA 01844: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person