Are you an experienced communications leader looking for an exciting opportunity to fully leverage your experience and passion for employee communications? If yes, come join Guardian’s Enterprise Internal Communications team as Head of Strategic Communications, Group Benefits! In this role, you will have the opportunity to join an award-winning team of internal communicators. We are passionate about our work and have a keen interest in leveraging emerging technology to develop communications campaigns that excite, inspire, and engage our colleagues as we promote Guardian’s Purpose, Values, and business strategy. We are Champions of Well Being for our customers, colleagues and communities and committed to bringing our Purpose to life every day. **You are** + A strategic communications advisor to C-Suite Executives + Excellent communicator — both written and verbal + Experienced at developing communications strategies that connect colleagues to the enterprise strategy, support culture and business initiatives, and foster colleague engagement. + A strong collaborator with experience influencing and engaging with senior leaders and business partners across different teams to ensure successful outcomes. + An innovator – someone who is creative and passionate about leveraging emerging technology to develop new solutions that drive engagement + Highly organized and focused on timely and accurate execution of project deliverables + Receptive to feedback and focused on continuous learning and growing as a communicator + Always willing to lend a hand, with a team-first mentality **You will** + Develop and oversee the execution of an integrated communications strategy, including planning, program management and serving as a Communications Business Partner on our Internal Communications team. In this role you will report to the Head of Internal Communications supporting the development and execution of our Group Benefits communications strategy + Oversee communications projects, executive communications, internal communications, change management communications and high-impact communications plans to support our executive team and business leaders. + Lead strategic planning for content development to support execution of the overall strategy (emails, intranet articles, infographics, social media posts, scripts, town hall messaging, video etc.) and support communications campaigns designed to drive colleague engagement and understanding of our strategy. + Share content across multiple channels as part of omni-channel approach. + Work cross-functionally to ensure all necessary partners have provided input on materials/projects + Exhibit Guardian’s Values in how we act and treat others + Manage a team of experienced communicators with the opportunity to grow and advance **You have** + Minimum of 7-10 years of communications experience, preferably in the Insurance/Financial Services industry or other highly regulated industry; internal communications experience required + Excellent writing and editing skills + Successful track record building integrated communications plans, developing internal communications campaigns and fostering strong working relationships with senior leaders. + Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in an environment where you juggle multiple projects simultaneously + Bachelor’s Degree **Reporting relationships** You will report to our Head of Internal Communications **Location and other requirements** + Hybrid with 3 days in office in one of our Hub locations. + Up to 20% travel within US. **Salary Range:** $129,500.00 - $212,750.00 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. 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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com . **Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.** Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .