Workplace Strategy, Design, & Experience Manager_

New York

Are you an analytical thinker who is passionate about the Workplace and seeks to improve employee experience? Come join our Workplace & Real Estate Strategy team as **Workplace Strategy, Design, & Experience Manager,** where we are dedicated to creating a vision of the future Workplace by designing workplaces that are resilient, operate at peak efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.

The idea candidate will focus on leading an engaged team, building relationships with internal peer organizations, and thinking creatively to deliver an exceptional workplace experience. The role will focus on structuring and implementing Workplace related policies, processes, and systems, enhancing employee experience, analyzing data to make recommendations that support company goals, and leading a team to design workspaces that attract and retain talent, in line with the company’s mission and vision.

You are

+ A strategic thinker who looks ahead to future possibilities and can lead the team to translate ideas into breakthrough strategies.

+ A leader knowledgeable in all phases of workplace design and construction, business, best practices, and able to apply and share knowledge to advance company goals.

+ A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, strategic & design thinking, mobility, wellness initiatives, as well as improving the employee experience.

+ A strong analytical problem-solver, who can hold yourself, your team, and others accountable to achieve goals and live up to commitments.

You have

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; preferably BA or BS in Architecture or Interior Design, Business Management, or related field. LEED or Wellness Certification, a plus.

+ 5+ years of work experience and knowledge in Corporate Workplace Strategy and/or Design, Workplace Transformation Initiatives, Employee Experience.

+ An aptitude for MS Office, Adobe Cloud, SharePoint, AutoCAD, CAFM and other related applications to assist in WPS strategies, presentations, training, etc.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead change.

+ Proven record of success in supporting strategic and design concepts, processes, and systems that drive implementation of business initiatives.

+ Proficiency in current workplace methodologies, innovative trends, and research to align with company initiatives.

You will

Workplace Strategy

+ Model best in class/innovative approaches to workplace transformation involving multiple internal clients, aligned with the company’s mission and vision.

+ Measure and evaluate workplace effectiveness through analyzing space data & metrics, space utilization and benchmarking studies to provide workplace recommendations to senior management.

+ Anticipate impact of change initiatives and work with those impacted to gain commitment and help create a vision for the future of the workplace.

+ Develops, presents, and implements strategies and plans for achievement of long- and short-term goals.

Workplace Design and Space Planning

+ Lead team in the design and implementation of workplace solutions to increase productivity, enhance experience, and support the workstyles of today’s diverse workforce.

+ Coordinate contractors, establish vendor relationships, and oversees outside architects, engineers, furniture, signage, and other areas, ensuring timely completion and adherence to standards. Work with Sourcing to develop RFP’s, helps level bids, reviews, and approves drawings and documents.

+ Act as business liaison to understand business objectives, collaborating with other lines of businesses like HR, Communications, Security, and IT. Translate needs into plans, actions and solutions to improve the experience of the workplace.

+ Lead team to coordinate activities needed for presentation of workspace design. Selects, recommends, monitors, and maintains finishes, styles and specification.

+ Maintains current and accurate records of space allocations, and occupancy reports.

+ Maintain a current outlook with finger on the pulse of latest Workplace trends by attending training, courses, and other activities to support best in class workplace strategies.

Workplace Experience and Change Management

+ Workplace change management components and activities, including surveys, training, presentations, etc., to enhance end-user experience and provide opportunities to build the appropriate change strategies.

+ Collaborate on event planning, including preparing and reviewing communication and logistics, with a focus on strategic messaging, persuasiveness, and visual attractiveness.

+ Develop, execute, and champion new ways of working initiatives.

Location

+ Holmdel, NJ, Bethlehem, PA or Hudson Yards, NYC.

+ Up to 10% travel to/from our Guardian Office locations: Holmdel NJ, Hudson Yards NYC, Bethlehem PA will be required, as needed.

**Salary Range**

$0.00 - $0.00

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 [email protected] .

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 .