Compensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst

About the role

Join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together.” Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Compensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst. This role plays a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs that support Guardian’s talent, performance, and business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate compensation programs, including base pay and incentive plans, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using established methodologies and external survey data; provide data-driven recommendations.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource to HR partners and leaders on compensation policies, guidelines, and pay decisions.
• Solve complex compensation issues and recommend improvements by applying seasoned judgment and new perspectives.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional compensation projects impacting multiple business units.

Requirements

• Seasoned compensation professional with in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and programs.
• Comfortable working independently with broad direction, applying sound judgment to complex pay issues, and challenging the status quo to improve outcomes.
• Collaborative, able to translate data into clear insights, and viewed as a go-to resource by colleagues and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 4–6+ years of progressive experience in compensation, rewards, HR analytics, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of base pay, incentive compensation, job architecture, market pricing, and pay governance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with HR systems and compensation tools
• Ability to explain complex or sensitive compensation topics to varied audiences

Skills

• Deep compensation expertise
• Seasoned judgment
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Guardian offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Details are available on the company’s benefits page.

Pay

$82,770.00 - $135,975.00

Schedule

Hybrid role: 3 days in the Stamford CT; Hudson Yards, NYC; Holmdel NJ or Bethlehem PA office. 2 days WFH.