HR Business Partner, Consultant

Guardian Life

HR Business Partner Consultant supporting HR initiatives and projects at Guardian. Collaborating across business units to enhance HR effectiveness and drive strategic goals.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,770 - $135,975 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR processes, project management, and data analysis while effectively collaborating with various business units to drive HR initiatives and enhance colleague engagement. Proficient in maintaining governance frameworks and developing executive-ready materials to support decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Human Resources3+ Years Of HR ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsProject Management SkillsProficiency In MS Office Applications

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

HR PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsData IntegrityProject ManagementGovernance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsWorkdayMS Office

Industry Keywords

Colleague EngagementHR InitiativesEmployment LawsRole Architecture Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide essential support to the HR team
Drive HR initiatives within the organization
Assist in delivering a broad range of HR projects
Partner with various business units to support their HR needs
Lead and operationalize core HR processes
Drive colleague engagement survey strategy and follow-through
Assist in preparing data and facilitation techniques
Own and maintain governance of job description and role architecture frameworks
Partner with immigration function and external counsel for visa cases
Develop executive-ready materials to inform decision-making
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated solutions
Champion company purpose and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Previous experience (3+ years) in HR or a related role preferred
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Strong assessment and analytical skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational and project management skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Leadership development and philanthropic opportunities
Contemporary, supportive, and inclusive benefits