Guardian Life · 3 hours ago
Total Rewards Senior Associate
Stamford
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expGuardian Life is seeking a motivated individual to join their HR/Talent & Culture team as a Total Rewards Senior Associate. This role serves as a key partner to the Head of Total Rewards, driving strategic initiatives and supporting operational excellence across the Total Rewards organization.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a primary owner of strategic Total Rewards initiatives, ensuring focus, progress, and delivery across a multi‑year roadmap
Lead complex projects including program design, transformation efforts, and governance enhancements
Establish project plans, milestones, and success measures; proactively manage risks and dependencies
Maintain momentum on strategic priorities while supporting ongoing operational excellence
Prepare materials for executive leadership including analyses, presentations, and recommendations
Synthesize complex inputs into clear, executive‑ready narratives
Support leadership decision‑making through concise insights and trade‑off analysis
Provide hands‑on support during peak periods of the annual Total Rewards cycle
Function as an extra pair of hands to address surge workloads and unblock execution
Partner with Compensation and Benefits leaders to flex support as needed
Develop advanced Excel‑based models and analytical tools
Conduct workforce, market, and financial analyses to inform strategy
Translate data into compelling insights for senior stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Total Rewards
Identify opportunities to improve processes, governance, and project execution
Stay current on Total Rewards and Talent & Culture trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experience
6–10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or a related Talent & Culture specialty
Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives and supporting senior leaders
Strong project leadership, advanced Excel and analytical skills, executive‑level communication, sound business judgment, and ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred
Professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS)
Benefits
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.
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.
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Michael Prestileo
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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