Head of Incentive Compensation Technology, Group Benefits

New York, United States | Hybrid

Join Guardian Life as Head of Incentive Compensation Technology, Group Benefits – a newly envisioned leadership role that redefines the strategic impact of our distribution compensation systems. This hybrid position in New York combines systems leadership and senior product management to set the future roadmap and vision for Guardian’s compensation technology ecosystem.

Why Join Guardian Life?

Transformative Impact at a Legacy Leader

Guardian Life, a premier provider of group benefits and insurance solutions, offers you the chance to shape the future of digital compensation systems. Lead innovation, drive strategic alignment, and position compensation as a competitive advantage. Enjoy a hybrid work model in New York, competitive salary from $152,290 - $250,195, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of growth. Be part of a 160+ year legacy fostering operational excellence and digital transformation in insurance technology.

Role Description

As Head of Incentive Compensation Technology, Group Benefits, you will define and drive the product roadmap aligned with product vision and OKRs. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business & Technology stakeholders to refine priorities. Integrate usability studies, data/AI standards into requirements for customer-driven, compliant designs. Define end-to-end product journeys, identify data needs, align with value streams, and ensure top-tier customer experiences per the Customer Advocacy Center of Excellence standards.

This transformative role leads teams ensuring operational excellence, innovation, and growth. Ideal for strategic, execution-oriented change leaders ready to make compensation systems a core driver of business performance and distribution experience at Guardian Life.

Detailed Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Develop and articulate forward-looking compensation systems strategy aligned with business objectives and transformation goals.
• Lead multi-year roadmaps, identifying innovation, modernization, and emerging technology opportunities.
• Advocate for strategic thinking and proactive change in compensation functions.

Systems Team & Product Leadership

• Oversee compensation systems delivery teams (product owners, analysts, developers), fostering high-performance and talent development.
• Manage full product lifecycle: ideation, design, deployment, support, improvement.
• Ensure robust product management: requirements, prioritization, stakeholder engagement.

Business Process Improvement

• Drive improvements using data analytics, automation, AI for optimized compensation processes.
• Establish data-driven culture focused on outcomes and efficiencies.
• Remove bottlenecks, standardize workflows, implement best practices.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build relationships with HR, Finance, IT, business leaders for aligned systems.
• Align initiatives with enterprise objectives via stakeholder management.
• Facilitate workshops for input, progress sharing, consensus.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Champion workflow enhancements, tech upgrades, standardization.
• Evaluate/adopt tools for effectiveness, scalability, user experience.
• Monitor KPIs, drive improvements.

Change Management & Communication

• Lead change initiatives ensuring engagement and adoption.
• Develop communication strategies, training, resources.
• Address resistance, champion adaptability.

Governance & Compliance

• Oversee governance for policy, regulatory, industry compliance.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure audit-ready processes and reporting.

Required Skills

Guardian seeks experts in incentive compensation technology, product management, and insurance tech leadership.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in compensation systems, product management, tech leadership; 5+ in insurance/financial services.
• Proven track record leading digital transformations and cross-functional teams.

Compensation Overview

Base salary: $152,290.00 - $250,195.00 annually, based on experience. Plus performance bonuses, equity, comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Hybrid work in New York with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) match, pension plan, tuition reimbursement.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, wellness programs.
• Professional development, mentorship, career growth opportunities.

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