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.

People Technology Partner – Absence & Benefits

In partnership with the Senior Manager, People Technology, the People Technology Partner help shape the future of People technology strategy and roadmap at CA. This role serves as a strategic partner to People & IT leadership, ensuring that technology solutions align with organizational goals. Not only is this role responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of People systems and applications, it also acts as a bridge between People and IT, combines deep technical expertise in People systems with project management and process improvement experiences to drive continuous improvement in People technology and processes. This role is specifically aligned with Total Rewards, supporting Absence, Benefits, and Compensation.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

Strategic Focus:

• Collaborate with People team leadership to align technology strategy and initiatives with business goals.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• In partnership with the Senior Manager, HR Technology, develop and maintain the HR technology roadmap and influence system selection decisions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal security policies.

Operational & Technical Focus

• Product owner and subject matter expert (SME) in Absence, Benefits, and Compensation.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday in area(s) of expertise.

• System upgrades, testing, and implementation of new modules or features.
• Ensure data integrity, perform audits, and manage data flows between systems.
• Develop and maintain advanced reports and dashboards for HR metrics and compliance.
• Provide support for HR system issues and mentor junior analysts as needed.
• Document system processes, configurations, and user guides.

Skills & Competencies:

• Business Acumen Understands HR processes and how technology supports business outcomes. Ability to advise and consult the people’s team to arrive at the best technology and/or process solutions.
• Technology Strategy Ability to align HR technology with organizational goals and HR transformation initiatives.
• HRIS Expertise Deep knowledge of HR applications and platforms
• System Configuration & Maintenance Ability to configure modules, manage workflows, and troubleshoot issues.
• Global Mindset Implement global solutions, with room for local nuance
• Project Management Experience with tools like Jira, Asana, or MS Project; ability to lead system implementations and upgrades.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence Strong communication skills to collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Change Management Skilled in leading change initiatives and driving user adoption of new technologies.
• Innovation Mindset Ability to identify emerging HR tech trends and recommend forward-thinking solutions.
• Team Leadership Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading cross-functional teams.
• Analytical Problem Solving Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Training & Enablement Ability to develop training materials and conduct user training sessions.
• Attention to Detail Ensures accuracy in data, configurations, and documentation.
• Adaptability Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Data Analysis & Reporting Proficiency in Workday Reporting and Excel for creating dashboards and reports.
• Security & Compliance Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and internal data governance standards.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s degree or certifications like PMP or Workday preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in HR technology or HRIS, with deep knowledge of systems like Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Travel: Less than twice per month

Working Environment: Standard office environment, accommodations can be made as necessary.