The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent strategies, support organizational change, and enhance leadership capabilities. | Over 10 years of HR experience with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills, including experience in organizational design, talent management, and change initiatives. | Guardian is seeking a Human Resources Talent Partner (HRTP) for our growing Group Benefits business. This is a strategic HR role that requires strong consultative skills to facilitate culture change and build leadership capability. This role requires the HRTP to execute many facets of the talent strategy, demonstrating the ability to solve problems, coach leaders through demanding situations and change, while tracking and assessing changes and progress in the organization. You will Partner with leaders and their teams to develop and execute a talent strategy that enables business growth, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, equity, and inclusion. 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. Collaborate with leaders to create strategies to close talent gaps, develop 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. Recommend solutions to improve processes, team dynamics, etc. to optimize organizational effectiveness. Execute and drive plans for organizational change initiatives including organizational design, communication plans, upskilling, training, and problem solving. Provide strategic and day-to-day HR consultation to business leaders. Coach leaders on their personal efficacy and leadership impact. Partner and coordinate with HR Center of Excellence (COE) resources to identify requirements and execute actions in support of building talent and capabilities across assigned functional areas. Maintain an effective level of business literacy to be able to substantively contribute to the success of the business. Serve as a contributing member of Guardian HR community, playing a key role in driving key HR processes and initiatives within respective client groups. Participate as a member of project teams on enterprise-wide organizational HR initiatives. You have Business Acumen 10 plus 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. Data Judgment Experience leveraging data to influence decision making outcomes with ability to “tell the story “By utilizing data. Demonstrated strong analytical and assessment skills. Strategic Thinking The ability to develop and execute solutions to business challenges and to influence strategic business decisions. Strategic Human Resource Thought Leadership – can execute HR strategies across the organization in an efficient manner. Relationship Management/ Collaboration 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. Talent Management 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. Agility 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. Additionally BA/BS or equivalent work experience required in Human Resources or related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multiple audiences including staff, management, and senior executives. Proven project leader experience in a highly matrixed organization working across multiple business lines. 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). Location /Travel Hybrid role –in office 3 days a week, Boston, MA; Hudson Yards, NYC; Stamford CT; or Bethlehem, PA. 2 days WFH Travel to other Guardian offices as needed – up to 15%. Salary Range: $132,420.00 - $217,545.00 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. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life 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.

Build and maintain broker and client relationships to drive sales and retention of group benefits products. | Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with strong interpersonal, sales, and relationship-building skills. | Guardian's Group Benefits team is seeking Associate Sales Representative who will be responsible for building and maintaining brokers and plan holder relationships to drive ongoing sales and retention of groups of 2-2,000 lives with a primary focus on the under 100 lives market. Success will be determined based on the ability to attain high levels of production through broker development and internal relationships. This role will report to the Market Leader within the assigned territory. You Will: Market, position, and sell Guardian’s entire Group Benefits portfolio products and technology solutions to your designated brokers. This includes Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Absence, and Supplemental Health products. Support the general wellbeing of the broker and client relationship for the development and growth of Guardian sales and client retention. Understand territory dynamics to build, develop and maintain broker relationships to grow the book of business while representing Guardian’s vision to inspire well-being. Be accountable for consistently achieving or exceeding personal sales production expectations by having a clear understanding of products. Identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to increase sales of product offerings. Achieve required industry licensing within 90 days of date of hire and maintain license through completing Continuing Education requirements. You Have: A BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience Ability to consistently achieve or exceed personal sales production expectations established by management, as stated in the Market business plan that is consistent with Group Profit Center objectives. Soft Skills: Collaborative team player with the ability to effectively build rapport in person and virtually. Exercise sound judgement and integrity in a changing, matrixed, and fast past environment. Exude confidence, positivity, and proactivity. Act with accountability to deliver on commitments with speed and quality. Location and Travel Requirements: Successful hire must be based in the Atlanta, GA area Up to 20% travel within the U.S. Salary: $35,000 The salary 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. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life 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.

Manage end-to-end execution of creative projects across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder needs. | Extensive experience in creative project management, particularly in managing multi-channel campaigns, with strong organizational and communication skills. | The Creative Project Manager plays a critical role within our in-house creative agency, leading the execution of creative projects across multiple channels and stakeholders. This role partners closely with Creative Account Leads on complex, high-visibility initiatives and independently manages tactical projects from start to finish. This is not a task-tracking role. The Creative Project Manager is expected to understand the business context behind the work, proactively manage risk, and lead cross-functional execution across channels including paid and organic social, email, landing pages, video, print, and digital experiences. This role requires experience coordinating creative delivery within paid media environments and an understanding of how creative, media, and channel execution work together. Responsibilities Lead project execution Own end-to-end execution of creative projects, from kickoff through delivery. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and approvals. Lead weekly status meetings, drive decisions, and ensure accountability across teams. Proactively identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and adjust plans to keep work moving forward. Lead project close-out activities, including retrospectives, to capture learnings and inform future work. Partner on strategic work Partner closely with Creative Account Leads on larger, strategic initiatives, supporting planning, coordination, and execution. Translate creative briefs and strategic direction into clear, actionable execution plans. Provide clear visibility into project status, risks, and tradeoffs to support informed decision-making. Independently Manage Tactical Projects Lead execution of tactical and execution-focused projects where a Creative Account Lead is not assigned. Apply sound judgment and a working understanding of business objectives to guide day-to-day decisions. Ensure work remains aligned to goals, messaging, and channel requirements, escalating when needed. Cross-Channel & Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate execution across creative, content, digital, social, email, production, media, and external partners. Partner with paid media teams and vendors to manage creative delivery timelines, specifications, approvals, and handoffs for paid channels. Create and maintain campaign and project working spaces (e.g., Mural boards or similar tools) to support planning, alignment, and collaboration. Ensure deliverables across channels are aligned, sequenced appropriately, and ready for launch. Project Health & Continuous Improvement Monitor project health across scope, timing, resourcing, and risk. Conduct regular project health checks and proactively address issues before they escalate. Use insights from retrospectives to improve planning, execution, and team effectiveness over time. What We’re Looking For •8+ years of experience in creative project management in an in house or external creative agency •Proven experience managing creative work across multiple channels, including paid and organic social, email, digital, video, and print. •Experience supporting creative execution within paid media campaigns, including working with media teams and managing creative handoffs. •Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to lead projects independently. •Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving environment. •Comfort partnering with account, strategy, creative, and media teams. •Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership. •Experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries is a plus. Location: This role is Hybrid with 3 days a week out of our Hudson Yards NYC location. Salary Range: $103,450.00 - $169,960.00 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. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life 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.

Assist Sales Representatives with renewals and add-on sales by generating plan options, negotiating rates, and managing communications to support retention and growth. | 3-5 years sales or insurance industry experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Guardian systems, and a BA/BS degree or equivalent. | Client Manager Associate, Select Market The Client Manager Associate, Select Market will assume overall responsibility for assisting Sales Representatives in the renewal process as well as recognizing opportunities to add additional lines of coverage to existing business. This position requires the individual to be an ambassador to the business and always use best practices. The Client Manager Associate is directly and/or indirectly accountable for activities associated with plan retention and Add Issue sales including, but not limited to, generating plan options and quotes for additional lines of coverage. The individual will proactively mine for Add Issue opportunities, as well as handle incoming renewal requests. A successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service acumen, strong consulting/negotiation skills, and a deep product knowledge with a high degree of operational effectiveness. You Will: Provide renewal rate relief for the Select Market segment through negotiations with underwriting and generating plan options. Proactively identify Add Issue opportunities for the Select Market segment by generating reports and other strategies developed in collaboration with Sales Representatives. Follow up with producers and assistants regarding Renewal/Add Issue status; engage Sales Representatives as needed to help close the sale. Review Experience Reports with Sales Representatives for the Select Market; Package/deliver appropriate reports based on Sales Representative’s authorization; Understand, interpret, and clearly communicate renewal rates, options, and add issue quotes to the Producer/Assistant. Deliver renewals to the Producer/Assistant/Planholder via email or mail for the Select market segment. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on various Guardian systems (Salesforce, CPS, Panorama, etc.) capabilities, products, and workflow procedures. You Have: Competencies/Skills: Excellent communication skills Excellent customer service soft skills Strong consultative, negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills – sales orientation Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships at all levels Strong attention to detail Planning and organizational skills Strong mathematical aptitude/analytical skills Ability to adapt to change Ability to work independently Goal Oriented – meets Add Issue/persistency goals, etc. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Salesforce, CPS, Panorama Ability to represent Guardian in a professional manner Knowledge: Solid knowledge of group insurance, products, contracts, and services Knowledge of underwriting principles and practices Education: BA or BS Degree or equivalent work experience preferred Experience: 3-5 years of industry experience preferably in a sales environment Demonstrated success in servicing Producer/Assistants/Customers Location and Work Arrangement: The preferred location for the Client Manager Associate is the Atlanta, GA area. The successful hire will work a hybrid arrangement (at least one day per week in our Atlanta Regional Office). 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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.

Lead vendor assessment and risk control activities, provide guidance to teams and business partners, perform risk assessments, manage issue remediation, and report to leadership. | 7+ years in risk management or related fields, strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory standards, leadership skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience with vendor and operational risk. | 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 collaborative and motivated individual to join our team as a Vendor Assessment & Risk Controls Lead. This role will be responsible for ensuring delivery and compliance of Vendor Assessments and providing Issues Management guidance as part of the Vendor Assessments & Controls function at Guardian. You will Provide guidance and support to vendor assessment activities to Vendor Assessment & Controls team and business partners Analyze intake to prioritize assessments for recertifications of existing vendor relationships and certain new vendor assessments Perform quality reviews of vendor assessments to ensure compliance with process and records and reports are comprehensive and accurately maintained. Ensure Vendor assessment Processes and Issues Treatment are consistently applied, and procedures are followed in a consistent manner Provide performance feedback of analyst team to Vendor Assessment leadership Provide guidance to business relationship owners to raise awareness of policy & procedures, as well as reinforce roles and responsibilities, and identify potential risks and mitigants Guide internal business partners in identification and remediation of issues associated with third party engagements including leading of issue remediation calls with third parties and business partners Escalate critical risks and aging items, and present ad hoc reporting to Vendor Assessment leadership Perform periodic third-party risk assessments, through application of Guardian criteria and external information (e.g., SOC reports, Security Scorecard, HITRUST, ISO 27001, etc.). Leverage external assessments, data, and monitoring tools to drive efficiency and closure in the delivery of vendor assessments Champion productivity initiatives utilizing industry’s best practices and artificial intelligence in performance of responsibilities You have No less than 7 years professional experience in business operations, project/program management, risk management, vendor management, information security, business analytics, and/or similar. BS/BA degree, Advanced Degree preferred or equivalent experience Certification in risk management and/or third-party risk management preferred 7+ years of Operational and/or Third-Party Risk Experience required Ability to conduct thorough third-party risk assessments, through application of established criteria. Strong understanding of the principles of risk management, information security and their relationship to corporate governance activities such as operational risk assessment and organizational impact Clear understanding of industry standards risk analysis approaches: ISO, COBIT, COSO, as well as regional standards and regulations; Sarbanes Oxley, Basel II, GLBA, HIPAA and crisis management/business resiliency practices. Demonstrated consistent credibility as a subject matter expert with business partners and leadership while recommending initiatives, identifying gaps, and potential issues Ability to collaborate with internal partners and third parties to mitigate and otherwise resolve third party risks influencing business decisions, and applying professional judgment for selecting the appropriate methods and techniques Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail Knowledge of vendor management, operational risks, and trends relevant to financial services and insurance staying abreast of current and pending regulatory and compliance requirements Ability to provide virtual leadership and guidance to the analyst level team on best practice and continuous improvements for processes, assessments, and other operational activities. Strong knowledge of and experience in risk management and internal controls required spanning fraud, legal liability, regulatory, privacy, information and cyber security, reputational harm, business resiliency, theft of assets, financial losses, and errors/omissions. In addition, these competencies are needed: Demonstrated leadership skills that instill trust and confidence with an ability to influence execution Resource/workload management knowledge Experience in large companies and/or complex environments, or providing professional consulting services for them Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving and analysis including identification of issues, analysis of information to assess root cause and relationships, risks, and potential risk responses. Proven ability to synthesize and summarize complex data into concise recommendations and reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver thorough messaging in a concise, persuasive, and succinct manner Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to a constantly changing business environment, work independently, drive projects to completion, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment-with periodic supervision. Ability to work collaboratively and manage and initiate effective cross-functional relationships maintaining an elevated level of professionalism, self-motivation, and a keen sense of urgency Strong computer skills, including MS Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses. Experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer) is a plus. Competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management, results focus and inspirational leadership. Ability to manage effectively and work closely with business leaders in a high pressure, fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with multiple deadlines and competing priorities Reporting relationship As our Vendor Controls Specialist, you will report to the Head of Vendor Assessment & Controls. Location Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in Stamford CT, Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC office. 2 days WFH Salary Range: $101,180.00 - $166,220.00 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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.