Equity & Inclusion Relationship Manager

As the Equity & Inclusion Relationship Manager, you will serve as Lead and liaison for Guardian's Employee Resource Groups ("ERGs") in providing ongoing guidance on governance and alignment with the organizational strategic priorities though ongoing discussions, bi-Annual ERG summits and active engagement with ERG Leaders & Executive Sponsors.

This role requires a collaborative leader who is comfortable interacting and partnering with colleagues at all levels. The ability to influence actions and outcomes, often without authority, is essential to the success of this role given its impact both within the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion team as well as more broadly across the entire enterprise.

This leader will report to Guardian's Head of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

You Will

• Serve as Lead and liaison for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Provide thought leadership, guidance and coaching to US ERG leaders and ensure consistency of approach across the US and India based ERGs
• Facilitate connecting ERGs to partners internally and externally to help support and amplify their work
• Build relationships with product development & product enhancement areas to support efforts to ensure our products speak to and address the needs of consumers across various identities.
• Collaborate on and lead efforts to leverage equity and inclusion synergies across Guardian's Corporate Impact and culture efforts
• Partner with the Field D&I lead to identify opportunities to collaborate & broaden synergies with home office and the field
• In partnership with the HR Talent partners, work across the organization on identifying equity and inclusion opportunities across non-HR functions (communications, marketing, strategy, etc.)
• Identify, guide and activate internal equity & inclusion champions to help amplify the team's messages

You Have

• 5-7 years of experience working on topics, policies and practices within equity and inclusion with a focus on ERG management & timely execution
• Success and impact in this role requires proactivity, skillful multi-directional influence and advising
• Self-starter and skilled in functioning effectively within some level of ambiguity and change (SAA)
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without authority
• Strong skills in building and executing on a strategy; fifty-thousand foot view and boots on the ground skills and energy
• Proven organizational, analytical and program management skills
• Solid active listening skills with strong empathy and curiosity to understand and respect various perspectives
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Insurance Industry experience a plus

Location

• Hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH - Preferred Location: Hudson Yards, NYC with flexibility to work in Stamford, CT or Holmdel, NJ.

Travel

• Travel - up to 20% occasional travel to various US Guardian offices

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

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.

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 [email protected].