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Curriculum Associates is hiring a Compensation Analyst to join their People and Culture team, focusing on the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include conducting market pricing analysis, supporting annual compensation reviews, providing salary recommendations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and pay equity standards.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong data interpretation skills, experience in HR with a focus on compensation, excellent communication, strong problem-solving capabilities, and proficiency in MS Excel and Workday.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference for candidates holding an MA/MBA and a minimum of 2 years of HR experience focusing on compensation.

Location: This position is based in North Billerica, MA, United States, with less than monthly travel requirements.

Compensation: $60750 - $99750 / Annually

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

Summary: 

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Compensation Analystto join our People and Culture team.The core functional responsibilities of this position includesupporting the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with company policies and regulations. In this role, you will analyze compensation data, participate in market benchmarking, and support salary structures, incentive plans, and pay equity analysis across multiple regions. This position is ideal for someone with foundational experience in compensation who is looking to expand their expertise within a global, growing organization.

The impact you'll have:

Perform market pricing analysis for new and existing roles across regions, using survey data for pay grade determination and exemption classificationto ensure market competitiveness.
Support the annual compensation review process, contributing to data collection for merit increases, promotions, and bonuses.
Work closely with regional HR business partners and talent teams to provide competitive salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, and market adjustments.
Partner to improve comp processes in collaboration with Talent, Human Resources, and Finance.
Ensure compensation practices comply with local labor laws, regional pay equity standards, and global regulations (e.g. FLSA, and local pay transparency laws).
Complete research and identify areas of interest related to complex pay issues and compensation policies.
Manage participation in compensation surveys and maintain relationships with external vendors.
Other relevant duties, as assigned

Who we're looking for:

Experienced compensation/HR professional with a passion for data interpretation and analytics
“Roll up the sleeves” mentality with strong planning and execution skills
Excellent communication skills and consultative approach
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
2+ years of work experience in HR with a focus on compensation
Strong functional MS Excel experience
Experience with Workday

Required Job Skills and Abilities: 

• Experienced compensation/HR professional with a passion for data interpretation and analytics

• “Roll up the sleeves” mentality with strong planning and execution skills

• Excellent communication skills and consultative approach

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Highly responsive, organized and detail oriented

• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

Required Education and Experience: 

• 2+ years of work experience in HR with a focus on compensation

• Strong functional MS Excel experience

• Experience with Workday

• Bachelor's degree required, MA/MBA a plus

Travel: Less than once per month

Working Environment: Typical office environment

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range – This role’s range is $60,750 - $99,750. 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.

Summary: 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

Perform market pricing analysis for new and existing roles across regions, using survey data for pay grade determination and exemption classificationto ensure market competitiveness.
Support the annual compensation review process, contributing to data collection for merit increases, promotions, and bonuses.
Work closely with regional HR business partners and talent teams to provide competitive salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, and market adjustments.
Partner to improve comp processes in collaboration with Talent, Human Resources, and Finance.
Ensure compensation practices comply with local labor laws, regional pay equity standards, and global regulations (e.g. FLSA, and local pay transparency laws).
Complete research and identify areas of interest related to complex pay issues and compensation policies.
Manage participation in compensation surveys and maintain relationships with external vendors.
Other relevant duties, as assigned

Required Job Skills and Abilities: 

Experienced compensation/HR professional with a passion for data interpretation and analytics
“Roll up the sleeves” mentality with strong planning and execution skills
Excellent communication skills and consultative approach
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Highly responsive, organized and detail oriented
Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
Ability to take initiative and work independently

Required Education and Experience: 

2+ years of work experience in HR with a focus on compensation
Strong functional MS Excel experience
Experience with Workday
Bachelor's degree required, MA/MBA a plus

Travel: Less than once per month

Working Environment: Typical office environment

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