Benefits Manager

Cambium Learning Group

8d • Remote

About The Position

Cambium Learning Group is looking for a Benefits Manager to oversee the management and continuous improvement of our health, welfare, leave of absence, and wellbeing programs and ensure they remain market-leading, inclusive, and aligned with our Total Rewards philosophy. In this high-impact role, you’ll report to the VP, Total Rewards & People Operations and manage vendor relationships, oversee leave and accommodation program administration, and partner cross-functionally to deliver scalable, well-managed programs that employees and managers understand and trust.

Requirements

• 5+ years of managing employee benefits programs.
• Proven operational and program management skills across multi-vendor environments.
• Effective analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Experience managing leave of absence programs and accommodations in partnership with third-party administrators.
• Ability to identify process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday benefits administration preferred.
• Thrives in collaborative, growth-focused environments and comfortable operating in a hands-on program ownership role.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Program Management Serve as the end-to-end owner of Cambium’s leave of absence and accommodation programs, accountable for vendor performance, case quality, compliance execution, and a seamless employee experience.
• Enhance how programs operate by improving processes, leveraging vendor capabilities, and increasing automation where appropriate.
• Evaluate and refine Cambium’s benefits vendor structure, recommending changes when needed to build accountability, service quality, and long-term program alignment.
• Own the content and enablement approach for benefits programs, increasing visibility and engagement across our full portfolio of offerings.
• Develop clear resources and structured engagement plans (e.g., vendor sessions, targeted education, awareness campaigns) that help employees fully understand and utilize the benefits available to them.
• Build and advance a wellbeing roadmap that aligns programs (mental health, financial wellbeing, leave, core benefits) into a cohesive experience.
• Use data, utilization trends, and employee feedback to prioritize improvements and deepen the overall employee experience.
• Leave of Absence & Accommodations Own Cambium’s leave of absence and accommodation programs end-to-end, including vendor oversight, escalations, process design, and compliance coordination.
• Continuously evolve Cambium’s leave program through thoughtful redesign of how leave is administered, introducing automation and practical improvements that support long-term sustainability.
• Enhance the leave program by clarifying ownership and responsibilities across all stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations and confidence in program execution.
• Analytics, Compliance & Vendor Oversight Analyze medical, pharmacy, leave, and utilization data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for smarter program design and efficiency.
• Partner with brokers and carriers during renewals to assess performance, risk exposure, and plan sustainability.
• Ensure ongoing compliance across health and welfare programs, including coordination with vendors to offload administrative and regulatory burden where appropriate
• Support Open Enrollment by partnering with vendors and internal teams to ensure readiness, clear communication, and effective execution throughout the enrollment cycle.

Benefits

• The opportunity to drive high-impact projects that shape Cambium’s employee benefits and wellbeing experience.
• Exposure to and collaboration with People Experience leadership and cross-functional teams across the business.
• The opportunity to strengthen operational excellence, vendor accountability, and scalability across Cambium’s benefits ecosystem.
• As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed