Senior Analyst, Compensation Business Partner

Guardian Life

. Independently analyze and evaluate compensation programs, including base pay and incentive plans, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,770 - $135,975 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Annual, sales or other incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation analysisjob evaluationsmarket pricingpay governanceHR analyticsdata-driven recommendationscompensation dataincentive compensationjob architectureExcel

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationjudgmentcollaborationanalytical thinking