Guardian Life
HR Executive, Group Benefits
Guardian Life, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Guardian is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive
HR Talent Leader
to join our team as the HR leader of our Group Benefits, which is our business that provides a full suite of non-medical group benefits to employers of all sizes.The ideal HR candidate will have a proven track record in talent management, strategic HR planning, and leadership within a complex organizational structure. This role is pivotal in partnering with our senior leaders to influence and execute on key talent-related strategies to drive key strategic business priorities for Group Benefits.Candidate Responsibilities:Partner with senior leaders and their teams to develop and execute a talent strategy that enables business growth, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational design, change, and equity and inclusion. To do this, you will:Collaborate with leaders to identify areas to enhance business performance through strategy, structure, process, people, and rewards.Assist in design and implementation of retention strategies focusing on key leaders and individuals with core competencies or skills critical to the organization – now and for the future.Support the development of effective leaders within the organization, focusing on leadership needs and key themes identified as part of the business strategy and organizational and talent review processes.Play an active role in guiding leaders through ongoing talent review and succession planning activities.Work with leaders to create strategies to close talent gaps, developing a highly effective leadership team and bench strength for succession.Encourage building organizational and talent strength through diversity.Partner with leaders on employee engagement using data to identify factors that drive performance, commitment, and intent to stay; partner with leaders to develop plans in support of improving engagement.Demonstrate consultative and influential leadership across the business to support in execution of key business priorities. To do this, you will:Recommend solutions to improve processes, team dynamics, etc. to optimize organizational effectiveness.Help execute and drive plans for organizational change initiatives including organizational design, communication plans, upskilling, training, and problem-solving.Partner and coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) resources to identify requirements and execute actions in support of building talent and capabilities across assigned functional areas.Manage and mentor a team of HR professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Provide strategic and day-to-day HR consultation to business leaders, coaching leaders on their personal efficacy and leadership impact.Serve as a contributing member of the Guardian HR community, playing a key role in driving key HR processes and initiatives within respective client groups.Participate as a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team and deliver on enterprise-wide organizational HR initiatives.Functional Skills and Leadership BehaviorBusiness AcumenYou have:15+ years of human resources experience with solid business acumen and ability to create and implement human capital initiatives that enable the business strategy.The ability to work effectively within the organization’s financial and operational context.Demonstrated financial and analytical acumen to synthesize and prioritize ranging issues and activities, thus be highly effective in formulating coordinated action plans and activities.An effective level of business literacy to be able to substantively contribute to the success of the business.Data JudgmentYou have:Experience leveraging data to influence decision-making outcomes with the ability to “tell the story” using data.Demonstrated strong analytical and assessment skills.Strategic ThinkingYou have:The ability to develop and execute solutions to business challenges and to influence strategic business decisions.Strategic Human Resource Thought Leadership – able to execute HR strategies across the organization in an efficient manner.Relationship Management/ CollaborationYou have:Ability to build relationships and quickly earn the trust of leaders, partners, key stakeholders, and collaborators, building credibility and becoming their trusted advisor.Proven experience in driving change, negotiating, and influencing leaders and key stakeholders across levels.Demonstrated courage to make difficult decisions by establishing high trust and credibility with the business leaders.Comfortable partnering within HR “COEs” to execute enterprise initiatives and engage with the business as needed.Talent ManagementYou have:Demonstrated expertise in business and talent strategy, culture change, workforce planning, data and analytics, organizational design, talent management, and transformational organizational changes.The ability to identify, support, and execute HR activities of strategic value to the organization and meet employees' needs across the employee life cycle.The ability to inspire employees at all levels and drive the talent agenda forward.AgilityYou have:The ability to respond to shifts in the business environment and to adapt and change course when necessary.The ability to use excellent judgment while working with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Intellectual curiosity; brings insights into the team and business with continual willingness to learn.Proven ability to foster change, influence leadership, and build relationships with all colleague levels and be regarded as a trusted partner.Position QualificationsYou HaveBA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).Significant expertise in insurance and/or financial services.Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multiple audiences including staff, management, and senior executives.Proven leader of people to inspire, engage, and develop a high-performance HR team.Project leader experience in a highly matrixed organization working across many businesses.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.High degree of self-motivation, demonstrating initiative and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and results orientation.Detail-oriented mindset with a disciplined approach to process.Experience in Workday (preferred).LocationThe primary location for this position is flexible (New York, NY; Bethlehem, PA; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA) with a requirement to be in the office at minimum three days a week and as needed.Travel10-15% travel as required to other Guardian locations.Salary Range$260,000 - $310,000The 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 PromiseAt 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-BeingAs 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.Health CareChoice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender-inclusive benefits.Dental plan.Vision plan.Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts.Critical illness insurance.Life and Disability InsuranceCompany-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage.Accident insurance.Retirement and Financial401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable.Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative.Time Off and Remote WorkFlexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote).Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement.Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days.Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies.Emotional Well-Being and Work-LifeEmotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health.Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement.Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons.Adoption assistance.College planning.Tuition reimbursement.Student loan assistance.Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas.Equity & InclusionOpportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:Employee Resource Groups.Colleague Connection Committees.Community Involvement Committees.A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.Voluntary self-ID.Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names.Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityGuardian 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.AccommodationsGuardian 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.
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HR Talent Leader
to join our team as the HR leader of our Group Benefits, which is our business that provides a full suite of non-medical group benefits to employers of all sizes.The ideal HR candidate will have a proven track record in talent management, strategic HR planning, and leadership within a complex organizational structure. This role is pivotal in partnering with our senior leaders to influence and execute on key talent-related strategies to drive key strategic business priorities for Group Benefits.Candidate Responsibilities:Partner with senior leaders and their teams to develop and execute a talent strategy that enables business growth, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational design, change, and equity and inclusion. To do this, you will:Collaborate with leaders to identify areas to enhance business performance through strategy, structure, process, people, and rewards.Assist in design and implementation of retention strategies focusing on key leaders and individuals with core competencies or skills critical to the organization – now and for the future.Support the development of effective leaders within the organization, focusing on leadership needs and key themes identified as part of the business strategy and organizational and talent review processes.Play an active role in guiding leaders through ongoing talent review and succession planning activities.Work with leaders to create strategies to close talent gaps, developing a highly effective leadership team and bench strength for succession.Encourage building organizational and talent strength through diversity.Partner with leaders on employee engagement using data to identify factors that drive performance, commitment, and intent to stay; partner with leaders to develop plans in support of improving engagement.Demonstrate consultative and influential leadership across the business to support in execution of key business priorities. To do this, you will:Recommend solutions to improve processes, team dynamics, etc. to optimize organizational effectiveness.Help execute and drive plans for organizational change initiatives including organizational design, communication plans, upskilling, training, and problem-solving.Partner and coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) resources to identify requirements and execute actions in support of building talent and capabilities across assigned functional areas.Manage and mentor a team of HR professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Provide strategic and day-to-day HR consultation to business leaders, coaching leaders on their personal efficacy and leadership impact.Serve as a contributing member of the Guardian HR community, playing a key role in driving key HR processes and initiatives within respective client groups.Participate as a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team and deliver on enterprise-wide organizational HR initiatives.Functional Skills and Leadership BehaviorBusiness AcumenYou have:15+ years of human resources experience with solid business acumen and ability to create and implement human capital initiatives that enable the business strategy.The ability to work effectively within the organization’s financial and operational context.Demonstrated financial and analytical acumen to synthesize and prioritize ranging issues and activities, thus be highly effective in formulating coordinated action plans and activities.An effective level of business literacy to be able to substantively contribute to the success of the business.Data JudgmentYou have:Experience leveraging data to influence decision-making outcomes with the ability to “tell the story” using data.Demonstrated strong analytical and assessment skills.Strategic ThinkingYou have:The ability to develop and execute solutions to business challenges and to influence strategic business decisions.Strategic Human Resource Thought Leadership – able to execute HR strategies across the organization in an efficient manner.Relationship Management/ CollaborationYou have:Ability to build relationships and quickly earn the trust of leaders, partners, key stakeholders, and collaborators, building credibility and becoming their trusted advisor.Proven experience in driving change, negotiating, and influencing leaders and key stakeholders across levels.Demonstrated courage to make difficult decisions by establishing high trust and credibility with the business leaders.Comfortable partnering within HR “COEs” to execute enterprise initiatives and engage with the business as needed.Talent ManagementYou have:Demonstrated expertise in business and talent strategy, culture change, workforce planning, data and analytics, organizational design, talent management, and transformational organizational changes.The ability to identify, support, and execute HR activities of strategic value to the organization and meet employees' needs across the employee life cycle.The ability to inspire employees at all levels and drive the talent agenda forward.AgilityYou have:The ability to respond to shifts in the business environment and to adapt and change course when necessary.The ability to use excellent judgment while working with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Intellectual curiosity; brings insights into the team and business with continual willingness to learn.Proven ability to foster change, influence leadership, and build relationships with all colleague levels and be regarded as a trusted partner.Position QualificationsYou HaveBA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).Significant expertise in insurance and/or financial services.Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multiple audiences including staff, management, and senior executives.Proven leader of people to inspire, engage, and develop a high-performance HR team.Project leader experience in a highly matrixed organization working across many businesses.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.High degree of self-motivation, demonstrating initiative and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and results orientation.Detail-oriented mindset with a disciplined approach to process.Experience in Workday (preferred).LocationThe primary location for this position is flexible (New York, NY; Bethlehem, PA; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA) with a requirement to be in the office at minimum three days a week and as needed.Travel10-15% travel as required to other Guardian locations.Salary Range$260,000 - $310,000The 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 PromiseAt 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-BeingAs 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.Health CareChoice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender-inclusive benefits.Dental plan.Vision plan.Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts.Critical illness insurance.Life and Disability InsuranceCompany-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage.Accident insurance.Retirement and Financial401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable.Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative.Time Off and Remote WorkFlexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote).Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement.Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days.Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies.Emotional Well-Being and Work-LifeEmotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health.Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement.Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons.Adoption assistance.College planning.Tuition reimbursement.Student loan assistance.Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas.Equity & InclusionOpportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:Employee Resource Groups.Colleague Connection Committees.Community Involvement Committees.A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.Voluntary self-ID.Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names.Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityGuardian 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.AccommodationsGuardian 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.
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