What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources and Benefits Manager position at The United Methodist Church?
METHUEN, MASSACHUSETTS 01844
FULL TIME , ON-SITE
Human Resources and Benefits Manager
The New England Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Human Resources and Benefits Manager to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for administering and supporting the conference’s benefit programs, including retirement plans, health insurance, and other offerings. The role ensures timely and accurate communication with clergy, lay employees, and their families while serving as the primary point of contact for HR-related questions, concerns, and activities for conference staff. If you are a committed professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for employee support, we welcome your application! This is a full-time, in-office position based in Methuen, MA, working Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the benefit plans offered by the Conference, with the ability to interpret and clearly communicate plan details.
- Stay up to date on current knowledge of employee benefit laws, regulations and industry trends. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with such laws and regulations.
- Respond to inquiries from churches, clergy, conference staff and lay employees of the Conference.
- Serve as the liaison between Wespath (General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) and the conference.
- Assist 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.
- Provide 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.
- Educate 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 all inquiries.
- Provides human resources and benefits-related support to the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services as requested.
- Assist hiring managers with advertising, recruiting and interviewing of potential Conference staff.
- Manage the onboarding process by providing new employees with required employment documents and supporting them through benefit enrollment.
- Assist in the administration of the annual performance evaluation process.
- Attend Personnel Committee meetings.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Six to ten years’ experience in the administration of employee benefit programs is strongly preferred.
- Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and benefit systems.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
- Willingness to build an understanding of the mission and values of the United Methodist Church.
Email resume and cover letter to: hr@neumc.org
Closing Date: April 12, 2025
The New England Conference of The United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.
No Staffing Agencies or Recruitment Firms
Organization: New England Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Contact: Samie Harris
Phone: 6153692314
Closing Date: 04/12/2025
