Temporary HR Generalist (6 Months) in Waltham, Massachusetts at Curinos Inc

Company Information

Curinos empowers financial institutions to put customers at the center of every decision. Our AI-first platform transforms proprietary data, advanced analytics and deep financial services expertise into timely recommendations - delivered right where teams work. The result: confident decisions, stronger customer relationships, and lasting, profitable growth.

Curinos operates under a hybrid modality and has office locations in New York, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, and London. This role is open to remote candidates based in the United States and able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Curinos is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to provide maternity leave coverage across two consecutive HRBP leaves from June through December 2026. This role will support a population of approximately 150 employees, with a primary focus on benefits administration, immigration support, and employee relations.

As a key member of the People & Culture team, you will partner closely with leaders and employees to ensure seamless delivery of core programs, maintain compliance, and enhance the overall employee experience.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries within the teams you support, delivering responsive support across People & Culture programs
• Assist with day-to-day benefits administration for the U.S., Canada, and UK, including:
  • Annual renewals and vendor coordination
  • Open enrollment planning, execution, and employee education
  • Regulatory filings, audits, and reporting
• Oversee immigration administration in partnership with external counsel, including visa tracking, documentation, and employee communications to ensure compliance and a smooth employee experience
• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, state leave, and company parental leave), ensuring accurate coordination and clear communication
• Process and reconcile monthly benefits invoices across all plans (medical, dental, vision, COBRA, disability, and ancillary vendors)
• Maintain and troubleshoot HRIS (ADP) integrations and data feeds with benefits carriers; resolve discrepancies proactively
• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, providing guidance on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns
• Support performance management and talent review processes, including improvement plans and retention strategies
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including orientation, benefits enrollment and immigration-related documentation where applicable; gather feedback through onboarding surveys
• Manage offboarding processes, including benefits transitions (e.g., COBRA) and outplacement services
• Support ongoing enhancements to the HRIS system and People & Culture intranet
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing of global payroll changes (U.S., Canada, UK)
• Assist with compliance and reporting requirements, including EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA, VETS-100, and immigration-related reporting
• Support audits, data requests, and continuous improvement initiatives within the People & Culture function
• Contribute to special projects as needed

Compensation: $60 – $65 per hour

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of experience in People & Culture / Human Resources, with strong expertise in benefits administration and/or immigration processes
• Experience partnering with immigration counsel and managing visa processes preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (strong Excel skills preferred) and HRIS/payroll systems (ADP experience a plus)
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently

Why work at Curinos?

Applying:

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't meet all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, special requirements to access our buildings or adjusted interview formats please contact us at careers@curinos.com and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Inclusivity at Curinos:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.