HR Business Partner - Financial Planning

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 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 across the Financial Planning & Retirement Solutions (FPRS) and Finance and Risk organizations. Working closely with HR Leaders, 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 HR Talent Partner Leaders 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 into key initiatives and change management.

• Build productive relationships with front line People Leaders, providing coaching and guidance on HR matters.

• Partner with HR Analytics team to drive proactive reporting around turnover, retirement/succession risk, internal mobility and hiring trends.

• Assist in implementing and executing key HR processes (performance management, calibration sessions, compensation planning, onboarding, talent management) to deliver talent management outcomes.

• Lead Learning nomination process for assigned client groups, leverage data to determine eligibility for courses and partner with People Leaders to solicit nominations.

• Partner with HR Talent Partner Leaders on Talent Management initiatives including talent reviews, internal mobility opportunities with High Potential colleagues.

• Support the early career rotational program for our Finance and Risk organization.

• 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 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 Relationship

As the HR Business Partner, you will report jointly to the HR Talent Partner Leaders for FPRS and Finance & Risk.

Location /Travel

• Hybrid role –in office 3 days a week, Hudson Yards, NYC. 2 days WFH.

Salary Range:

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 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 [email protected]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.