What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Analyst position at Guardian Life?
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 Compensation Analyst.
This role supports the compensation function in the design, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation programs and initiatives. Partners with HR and business leaders to provide timely, accurate compensation analysis and guidance—ranging from job role definition and job grading/slotting to market pricing and offer support. Use analytical tools and spreadsheets to model alternatives, interpret policy guidelines, and explain compensation decisions to employees and leaders. Contributes to ad hoc projects to solve specific compensation problems, sometimes taking a lead analysis role.
You are
An analytical, service-oriented compensation professional who delivers efficient, timely, and responsive support to managers and HR partners. You are comfortable translating complex data into clear recommendations, proactively identifying needs, and knowing when to escalate out-of-guideline or higher-risk situations. You work effectively under indirect supervision, coordinate activities across stakeholders, and take initiative to suggest practical process improvements. You can resolve routine and non-routine issues quickly, while seeking guidance on the most complex matters.
You have
As our Compensation Analyst, you will report to our Head of Broad-Based Compensation/Head of Executive Compensation.
Location /Travel
$70,930.00 - $106,390.00
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 MyHR@glic.com. 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.
Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools) to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
This role supports the compensation function in the design, implementation, and ongoing management of compensation programs and initiatives. Partners with HR and business leaders to provide timely, accurate compensation analysis and guidance—ranging from job role definition and job grading/slotting to market pricing and offer support. Use analytical tools and spreadsheets to model alternatives, interpret policy guidelines, and explain compensation decisions to employees and leaders. Contributes to ad hoc projects to solve specific compensation problems, sometimes taking a lead analysis role.
You are
An analytical, service-oriented compensation professional who delivers efficient, timely, and responsive support to managers and HR partners. You are comfortable translating complex data into clear recommendations, proactively identifying needs, and knowing when to escalate out-of-guideline or higher-risk situations. You work effectively under indirect supervision, coordinate activities across stakeholders, and take initiative to suggest practical process improvements. You can resolve routine and non-routine issues quickly, while seeking guidance on the most complex matters.
You have
- BA/BS degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 2–4 years of related experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a closely related HR support function.
- Strong analytical and spreadsheet/modeling skills; able to develop alternative scenarios and interpret results.
- Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including explaining compensation outcomes to leaders and employees.
- Ability to work on assignments of moderate size/scope and coordinate work under indirect supervision.
- Provide operational compensation support to HR and leaders, including job role definitions, job grading/slotting, and interpretation of compensation policies and guidelines.
- Identify appropriate market peers and complete market pricing for single or multiple positions; summarize findings and recommendations clearly.
- Support job offer development (including pay recommendations) by analyzing internal equity, market data, and policy considerations.
- Develop alternative compensation scenarios using spreadsheets and other tools; evaluate tradeoffs and document assumptions.
- Explain compensation-related decisions and program mechanics to employees and groups, ensuring clarity and consistency.
- Participate in ad hoc compensation projects may lead analysis workstreams to solve specific problems and recommend process improvements.
As our Compensation Analyst, you will report to our Head of Broad-Based Compensation/Head of Executive Compensation.
Location /Travel
- Hybrid role: 3 days in the Stamford CT or Bethlehem PA office. 2 days WFH.
$70,930.00 - $106,390.00
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 MyHR@glic.com. 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.
Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools) to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
Salary : $70,930 - $106,390