As our Lead Executive Recruiter, you will drive our enterprise-wide US executive recruiting strategy. You will develop key relationships with internal partners and stakeholders, as well as with Guardian’s senior leadership, and help to identify and attract top executive talent to the organization. You will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition, playing a meaningful role as a core member of the Talent Acquisition leadership team, collaborating, sharing insights and perspectives.
You Are:
A strategic thinker and relationship builder, with deep expertise in executive search
A confident communicator and trusted advisor who thrives in navigating complex searches
A self-starter who brings collaboration, insight, and influence to every search
You Will:
Lead Guardian’s executive recruiting function, owning end-to-end search strategy and execution for VP-level and above roles
Lead and develop an Executive Sourcer, fostering alignment and excellence
Develop and implement best-in-class sourcing and search methodologies tailored to business needs
Deliver market mapping, competitive intelligence, and strategic insights to senior stakeholders
Define target success metrics and objectives to assess success of talent pipelines and sourcing capabilities
Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Executive Compensation, and Business Leaders to ensure alignment and success
Provide consultative support and management when retained search partners are engaged
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to elevate the executive recruiting function
You Have:
Extensive experience leading executive searches in-house or at a top-tier search firm
Broad HR knowledge and exposure to HR leadership
Demonstrated success accessing and attracting top-tier passive executive talent, understanding market trends, and evolving search practices
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and advise at the C-suite level
Expertise in executive compensation and crafting complex, competitive offers
Exceptional skills in:
Relationship Building – cultivating trust with candidates and stakeholders
Communication – articulating strategy, feedback, and insights with clarity and impact
Research & Market Intelligence – identifying trends, talent pools, and competitive positioning
Negotiation – navigating complex offers and closing top talent
Consultation – advising leaders with credibility and strategic foresight
Location:
This role is hybrid, with three days per week in our Hudson Yards’ office. In-person collaboration is essential to building trusted relationships and driving strategic alignment across the organization.
Salary Range:
$129,500.00 - $212,750.00The 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. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. 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].
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave appears unusually expansive, including unlimited paid time off for most roles plus additional time for volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, and personal holidays. Paid parental leave is repeatedly positioned as a standout element of the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, second opinions, and multiple supplemental insurance options. Mental-health support is also emphasized through dedicated services and platforms.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits extend beyond core insurance, including fitness membership and equipment reimbursement and access to caregiving support resources. These offerings reinforce a whole-person approach that can increase perceived total rewards value.
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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. Disclosures: Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors. Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. © Copyright 2023 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America 2023-156184 Exp. 5/25
