HR Talent Partner Leader, ReedGroup
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in the growth of Guardian’s ReedGroup business. As the primary HR leader for a line of business, working closely with the CEO, ReedGroup and the executive leadership team, s/he will develop and execute talent strategies that drive performance excellence while providing executive internal client consulting. S/he will be a business savvy executive, driving the development of innovative and effective processes designed to increase colleague engagement. Partnering with the business, this role drives and facilitates the development of culture and key capabilities to maintain a productive, diverse and engaged workforce.
About ReedGroup
ReedGroup is a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company – providing even more ways we can better serve people. As the largest exclusive provider of absence management services, ReedGroup has been dedicated to helping employees return to work safely for more than 35 years. We create a seamless experience so clients can excel at their jobs and better serve their employees – supporting a thriving, engaged, and skilled workforce.
Candidate Responsibilities:
Serve as a senior advisor and confidante to the CEO, ReedGroup and executive team on all aspects of human resources, helping to ensure the business has the talent, processes, and structure necessary to support and grow the business.
Bring HR best practices and drive continuous improvement in HR. This will include playing a key leadership role in designing and implementing talent management initiatives and leading organizational design changes.
Lead an effective and respected HR team that is business savvy and results oriented. Attract and retain a high-caliber team that will be viewed at all levels to be expert, confident, strategic, and vital to the organization’s success.
Evolve ReedGroup’s talent programs to attract, recruit, develop, and retain high potential talent. Build initiatives to develop a sustainable talent base and lower turnover by effectively recruiting and assimilating internal and external talent.
Be the driving force behind ReedGroup’s culture and develop creative solutions to amplify employee engagement and diversity and inclusion efforts as key drivers of business performance and engagement.
Provide strategic guidance to the CEO, ReedGroup and the corresponding leadership team in the development and implementation of business plans; anticipate and plan for human capital implications i.e., workforce planning, talent acquisition and development, and rigorous and consistent performance-based culture activities to achieve both business and organizational goals.
Assess business needs and manage collaborative partnerships between business areas and HR Centers of Expertise. Identify opportunities for team building, coaching, assessment, and policy/programming initiatives.
Lead the ongoing Talent Review Process. Assess and identify high performing/high potential leaders, ensure succession and development plans are in place.
Provide clear and effective counsel to management on all human capital issues, including performance feedback, progressive discipline, and employment law. Provide prompt and successful resolution to associate issues/concerns.
Ensure performance and incentive compensation plans are consistent with business and organizational goals, and that performance management activities are ongoing and aligned with pay for performance culture.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS
Strategic Human Resource Thought Leadership – able to execute HR strategies across the organization in an efficient manner
Manages and supports the HR Service Delivery – working with and through Centers of Excellence (COE) to execute HR work
Skilled relationship builder, able to quickly earn the trust of fellow senior leaders and critical stakeholders, becoming their trusted advisor
Inspire employees at all levels, and drive the talent agenda forward
Natural degree of high curiosity and continual willingness to learn
Strong assessment and analytical skills
Ability to use excellent judgment while working with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to drive change and influence leadership and build relationships with all levels
Develops and inspires others by actively coaching and developing team members
Helps foster creating an inclusive culture and empowers the team to create an environment that embraces diversity of thought and inclusion
Demonstrates courage to make difficult decisions by establishing high trust and credibility with the business leaders
Helps the leadership team with substantial change initiatives and understands impact to the organization
Sets high performance standards for the team and for the employees
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
10 plus years of progressive human resources experience
Strong knowledge of absence and leave management
Track record of instilling best practices and innovation into the HR function
BA/BS required, MBA/MS in human resources or related field highly desirable
TRAVEL:
25% Travel
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.
Salary Range
$130,180.00 – $241,750.00
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.
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.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)
Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity
J.E.D.I. certification and training programs
Matching gifts/volunteering
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
