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Senior Compliance Analyst - Military Veterans

at Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America

Guided by our company Purpose of "Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities," we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to "what" we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and "how" we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department's Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian's purpose, priorities, and values.

Do you want to be part of a collaborative Legal Compliance Team?

This role will be primarily responsible for providing regulatory compliance support and monitoring of the Guardian Group Benefits Product, Claims and State Filing areas, with significant and specialized focus on support and oversight of Guardian's Absence Management and Paid Family and Medical Leave services, Group Disability and Supplemental Health products.

The individual in this role will support various Group Benefit areas by researching, analyzing, and evaluating state and federal laws to determine impact on business processes and accompanying key controls, and provide appropriate guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position will also be responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of oversight protocols that help monitor compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, as well as align with Guardian's Corporate Policies.

You have


  • 5 plus years legal/regulatory/compliance experience with life/health insurance carriers with particular focus on absence management and paid family and medical leave, disability or supplemental health experience preferred, or transferrable skills in group benefits insurance.


  • An undergraduate degree is required, and an advanced degree such as a JD or MBA is preferred but not required.


  • Strong relationship orientation and agility to navigate across the organization.


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


  • Ability to respond to issues with urgency and be a trusted business partner.


  • Strong working knowledge of all relevant regulations and apply that knowledge to evaluating business controls.


  • Self-motivated professional who will take proprietary ownership of their work, think strategically, work independently and as part of a team.


  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems in a practical and pragmatic manner.


  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast -paced environment, respond to questions from business areas and manage multiple projects and deliverables while executing a wide range of tasks simultaneously.


  • Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Comfortable with and ability to adapt to innovative technology.



You will
  • Provide ongoing consultative regulatory compliance support and oversight for the following product lines, services, and business units:


  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), State
    Mandated Disability, Group Disability, Supplemental Health products and claims


  • State Filing for these products/services


  • Marketing


  • Client Management



  • Review and interpret new laws/regulations pertaining to certain key topics and tracking of business partners' compliance with those requirements.


  • The individual in this role will also be responsible for the following:


  • Provide detailed memoranda and other substantive guidance regarding legislative and regulatory requirements on an expedited basis to be distributed to Group Benefits business partners to facilitate requisite business decisions and implementation plans.


  • Clarify ambiguous legislative/regulatory provisions. Correspond directly with appropriate stakeholders in the Guardian Law Organization when additional interpretation is required.


  • Provide oversight and monitoring of issues identified during compliance risk assessments, other control function reviews, and/or regulatory interactions. Assist business partners in developing appropriate controls to address any identified control deficiencies.


  • Support the implementation of enterprise compliance projects and initiatives including compliance risk assessments and compliance trainings.


  • Perform special projects and other ad-hoc assignments in support of Group Benefits Compliance efforts.



Reporting Relationships

As our Senior Compliance Analyst, you will report to our Senior Compliance Leader, who reports to our Group Benefits Senior Compliance Lead

Location /Travel

Hybrid role: 2 days in office, 3 days WFH. Preferred location - Hudson Yards, NYC; Holmdel, NJ; Bethlehem, PA; Pittsfield, MA; Boston, MA.

Salary Range
$79,350.00 - $130,365.00

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.

Bethlehem, PA

Salary Range
$79,350 to $130,365
Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America

Who we are Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs. What we stand for In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve. Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.

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