HR Talent Partner Associate

Guardian Life Insurance • Stamford, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Associate supports the HR Business Partner (HRBP) function by delivering high quality, operational HR support across the employee lifecycle. This role serves as a key connector between employees, people leaders, and HR Centers of Expertise (COEs), ensuring consistent execution of HR processes, accurate‑ data management, and responsive employee support within a regulated insurance environment. You will Key Responsibilities Coordinate and execute core HR lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and organizational changes. Support HRBPs during key talent processes such as performance management cycles, annual compensation reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning activities. Prepare HR materials, documentation, and presentations for HRBP led‑ discussions with business leaders. Track and manage action items, timelines, and deliverables related to HRBP initiatives and client needs. Serve as a point of contact for routine employee and manager inquiries, escalating more complex issues to the HRBP as appropriate. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services teams to coordinate services and resolve issues impacting HRBP client groups. Identify opportunities to streamline HRBP workflows and improve operational efficiency. Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned. You have Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 2-4 years of experience in an HR, HR operations, or administrative support role. Working knowledge of HR fundamentals across the employee life cycle Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow through. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates the capability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing circumstances. (Agility) Experience and an invested interest in leveraging data to influence decision making outcomes. (Data Judgment) Preferred Qualifications Prior experience supporting HR Business Partners or HR leaders. Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS) and standard HR processes. Experience supporting performance, compensation, or talent management cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in an HR, HR operations, or administrative support role.
• Working knowledge of HR fundamentals across the employee life cycle
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow through.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the capability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing circumstances. (Agility)
• Experience and an invested interest in leveraging data to influence decision making outcomes. (Data Judgment)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting HR Business Partners or HR leaders.
• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS) and standard HR processes.
• Experience supporting performance, compensation, or talent management cycles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute core HR lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and organizational changes.
• Support HRBPs during key talent processes such as performance management cycles, annual compensation reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Prepare HR materials, documentation, and presentations for HRBP led‑ discussions with business leaders.
• Track and manage action items, timelines, and deliverables related to HRBP initiatives and client needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine employee and manager inquiries, escalating more complex issues to the HRBP as appropriate.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services teams to coordinate services and resolve issues impacting HRBP client groups.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HRBP workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees