Global Benefits Coordinator

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

The Global Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the organization and the Total Rewards team in planning, implementing, and administering our benefits programs across the globe. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across teams, coordinate renewals across multiple regions, and be part of a team that designs programs to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. If you are a creative problem solver with a passion for all things benefits, we want you on our team!

What you'll do here:

• Assist in the implementation and administration of benefits programs, policies, and projects (i.e. health & welfare and retirement benefits, vendor bill reconciliation, wellness initiatives, etc.)

• Collaborate with the benefits team to develop and implement innovative solutions that support our talent and total rewards strategies.

• Collaborate with brokers, consultants, and insurers to coordinate all administrative processes associated with annual benefit plan renewals across multiple countries.

• Assist in the creation of benefits tools and resources and maintain both HR and organizational portals with relevant information. Maintain team project plans, monthly reporting, and other tracking/reporting mechanisms.

• Leverage reporting tools to audit and clean up benefits data to ensure accuracy. Partner with vendors, HR and/or Payroll, as needed.

• Participate on project teams to create new Workday tool/functionality, supporting the creation of requirements, testing and more.

• Handle ongoing invoice and billing activities for benefits team.

• Support government compliance reporting efforts.

Skills you will need here:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years of proven experience in benefits, HR shared services, HR operations, or project management role(s).

• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, global experience strongly preferred.

• Excellent organizational and project planning skills.

• Proficiency in using HR systems and Tools. Workday experience strongly preferred.

• Digitally savvy and comfortable with technology; above average proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization in a matrixed environment.

• Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional analytical skills.

• Highly resourceful, self-motivated problem solver.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and easily adapt to changing priorities.

• A passion for staying ahead of the curve in total rewards trends and best practices.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected] or at +1 (617)289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.