Compensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst

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 Business Partner - Senior Analyst. In this role, you will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs that support Guardian’s talent, performance, and business strategy. This role requires deep compensation expertise, seasoned judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems independently while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders. You will act as a trusted advisor, contributing insights that influence pay decisions, program design, and market competitiveness. You are A seasoned compensation professional with in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and programs. You are comfortable working independently with broad direction, applying sound judgment to complex pay issues, and challenging the status quo to improve outcomes. You value collaboration, can translate data into clear insights, and are viewed as a go-to resource by colleagues and stakeholders. You have 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 Experience applying compensation data, surveys, and analytics to support business decisions Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with HR systems and compensation tools Ability to explain complex or sensitive compensation topics to varied audiences You will Independently 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 Reporting Relationships As our Compensation Business Partner - Senior Analyst you will report to our Compensation Business Partner Leader. Location /Travel Hybrid role: 3 days in the Stamford CT; Hudson Yards, NYC; Holmdel NJ or Bethlehem PA office. 2 days WFH. Salary Range: $82,770.00 - $135,975.00 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. 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