Senior Benefits Analyst

Curriculum Associates; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible vacation policy

Twelve paid holidays

Winter office closure

Job summary

Curriculum Associates in the United States seeks a Senior Benefits Analyst to lead strategy and ongoing improvements for global employee benefits, with emphasis on leave administration and retirement/savings programs. You will partner with regional HR, Finance, Payroll, and vendors to deliver compliant, well-communicated benefits across geographies and drive governance.

The role requires strong analytics, project management, and employee education capabilities, plus experience navigating ERISA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards, including exposure to global or multi-country benefits programs.
• Experience supporting retirement plans and employee education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of global benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, and country-specific offerings.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for leave administration, retirement and savings plans, partnering with vendors and advisors on plan operations, compliance, and enhancements.
• Lead and execute employee education and communication strategies to improve understanding, engagement, and utilization of benefits across regions.
• Analyze global benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; contribute to dashboards, leadership reporting, and QBR materials.
• Partner with regional HR, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure effective delivery and governance of benefit programs.
• Manage and support multi-country benefits projects, including vendor implementations, program changes, and annual planning cycles.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support global and local compliance activities, audits, and documentation.

Skills

Global benefits programs

Leave administration

Data analysis

Dashboard/reporting

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation's K-8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

The Senior Benefits Analyst plays a critical role in the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of global employee benefit programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert across core benefit offerings—particularly and primarily with leave administration along with retirement and financial wellness programs—and partners closely with regional HR, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to deliver competitive, compliant, and well‑communicated benefits across multiple geographies. The Senior Benefits Analyst brings strong analytical capability, project management discipline, and a proactive approach to employee education and global benefits governance.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Support the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of global benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, and country‑specific offerings.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for leave administration, retirement and savings plans, partnering with vendors and advisors on plan operations, compliance, and enhancements.
• Lead and execute employee education and communication strategies to improve understanding, engagement, and utilization of benefits across regions.
• Analyze global benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; contribute to dashboards, leadership reporting, and QBR materials.
• Partner with regional HR, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure effective delivery and governance of benefit programs.
• Manage and support multi‑country benefits projects, including vendor implementations, program changes, and annual planning cycles.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support global and local compliance activities, audits, and documentation.

Required Job Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of global benefits programs, with expertise in retirement and savings plans.
• Solid understanding of U.S. benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting benefits across multiple states and countries and partnering with regional HR teams and global vendors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret benefits data and develop actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to dashboards, reporting, and QBRs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing employee‑facing education and communication materials.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and comfort navigating complex regulatory and operational environments.
• Workday experience preferred.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits or total rewards, including exposure to global or multi‑country benefits programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting retirement plans and employee education initiatives.

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range - This role's range is $69,250 - $118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits - Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.