Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a HR Business Partner.
In this role, you will provide essential support to the HR team and play a crucial role in driving HR initiatives within the organization, specifically across the functions of Digital & Technology (D&T) and Enterprise Strategy & Solutions (ESS) Organizations. Working closely with HR professionals, you will assist in delivering a broad range of HR projects and partnering with various business units to support their human resources needs. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop HR expertise and project management skills while contributing to the overall success of the organization.
You will:
- Support and partner with Senior and HR Talent Partner(s) in delivering comprehensive HR services, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and training and development.
- Assist in preparing data and facilitation techniques to develop insights in progress against key initiatives and change management.
- Assist in implementing and executing key HR processes (performance management, compensation planning, onboarding, talent management) to deliver talent management outcomes.
- Assist in preparing pitch decks or communications to leaders.
- Champion company purpose and values with colleagues and leaders.
You have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Compliance, Risk, or a related field.
- 2- 4 years’ experience in HR or a related role preferred.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain an elevated level of professionalism.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Meticulous with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
- Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) is a plus.
- Functional skills and leadership behaviors aligned to Guardian’s HR Capability Model:
- A natural curiosity to learn about the business, HR function, and industry within which you are working. (Business Acumen)
- Experience and an invested interest in leveraging data to influence decision making outcomes. (Data Judgment)
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the bigger picture, and align your work, decisions, and ideas with the overall goals of the function and organization. (Strategic Thinking)
- Experience in building partnerships and collaborating with colleagues at all levels. (Relationship Management/ Collaboration)
- Experience and an understanding of the importance of effectively attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within an organization. (Talent Management)
- Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing circumstances. (Agility)
Reporting Relationships:
As the HR Talent Consultant you will report to the HR Talent Partner Leader
Location:
Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH. Located in the Hudson Yards, NYC office.
Travel to Guardian offices as determined by the People Leader.
Salary Range:
$80,940.00 - $132,975.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
