Guardian Life
Senior Manager, Communications
Guardian Life, New York, New York, us, 10261
Are you an experienced communications leader looking for an exciting opportunity to full leverage your experience and passion for employee communications? If yes, come join Guardian’s Enterprise Communications team as a leader on our Internal Communications Team!
We have a passion for leveraging emerging technology to develop communications campaigns that excite, inspire, and engage our colleagues as we promote Guardian’s Purpose, Values, and business strategy as Champions of Well Being.
You are
An excellent communicator — written and verbal
Experienced at developing communications strategies that connect colleagues to the enterprise strategy, support culture and business initiatives, and foster colleague engagement.
A strong collaborator with experience influencing and engaging with senior leaders and business partners across different teams to ensure successful outcomes.
An innovator – someone who is creative and passionate about leveraging emerging technology to develop new solutions to communication challenges
Extremely organized and focused on timely and accurate execution of project deliverables
Receptive to feedback and focused on continuous learning and growing as a communicator
Always willing to lend a hand, with a team-first mentality
You will
Oversee the development of communications strategy, plan, program management and execute as a Communications Business Partner on our Internal Communications team. In this role you will report to the Head of Internal Communications supporting Enterprise projects, change management communications and high-impact communications plans to support our executive team and business leaders.
Develop content to support execution of content (emails, intranet articles, infographics, social media posts, scripts, town hall messaging, video etc.) and support communications campaigns designed to drive employee engagement and understanding of our strategy.
Share content across multiple channels as part of omni-channel approach.
Assist in activating enterprise-driven colleague engagement strategies, supporting leaders and working with HR business partners, chiefs of staff/operations leads and executive assistants.
Work cross-functionally to ensure all necessary partners have provided input on materials/projects
Exhibit Guardian’s Values in how we act and treat others
Work as an Individual Contributor with the opportunity to grow and advance
You have
Minimum of 7-10 years of communications experience, preferably in the Insurance/Financial Services industry or other highly regulated industry; internal communications experience desired
Excellent writing and editing skills
Successful track record for executing internal communications campaigns and developing strong working relationships with senior leaders.
Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in an environment where you juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor’s Degree
Reporting relationships
You will report to our Head of Internal Communications
Location and other requirements
Hybrid with 3 days in office in our New York NY office
Up to 20% travel within US.
Salary Range
$126,970.00 - $208,600.00
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.
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
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
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 .
We have a passion for leveraging emerging technology to develop communications campaigns that excite, inspire, and engage our colleagues as we promote Guardian’s Purpose, Values, and business strategy as Champions of Well Being.
You are
An excellent communicator — written and verbal
Experienced at developing communications strategies that connect colleagues to the enterprise strategy, support culture and business initiatives, and foster colleague engagement.
A strong collaborator with experience influencing and engaging with senior leaders and business partners across different teams to ensure successful outcomes.
An innovator – someone who is creative and passionate about leveraging emerging technology to develop new solutions to communication challenges
Extremely organized and focused on timely and accurate execution of project deliverables
Receptive to feedback and focused on continuous learning and growing as a communicator
Always willing to lend a hand, with a team-first mentality
You will
Oversee the development of communications strategy, plan, program management and execute as a Communications Business Partner on our Internal Communications team. In this role you will report to the Head of Internal Communications supporting Enterprise projects, change management communications and high-impact communications plans to support our executive team and business leaders.
Develop content to support execution of content (emails, intranet articles, infographics, social media posts, scripts, town hall messaging, video etc.) and support communications campaigns designed to drive employee engagement and understanding of our strategy.
Share content across multiple channels as part of omni-channel approach.
Assist in activating enterprise-driven colleague engagement strategies, supporting leaders and working with HR business partners, chiefs of staff/operations leads and executive assistants.
Work cross-functionally to ensure all necessary partners have provided input on materials/projects
Exhibit Guardian’s Values in how we act and treat others
Work as an Individual Contributor with the opportunity to grow and advance
You have
Minimum of 7-10 years of communications experience, preferably in the Insurance/Financial Services industry or other highly regulated industry; internal communications experience desired
Excellent writing and editing skills
Successful track record for executing internal communications campaigns and developing strong working relationships with senior leaders.
Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in an environment where you juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor’s Degree
Reporting relationships
You will report to our Head of Internal Communications
Location and other requirements
Hybrid with 3 days in office in our New York NY office
Up to 20% travel within US.
Salary Range
$126,970.00 - $208,600.00
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.
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
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
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 .