Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Melissa Oliver-Janiak has been promoted to assistant vice president of Total Rewards and HR M&A Strategy.

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Melissa Oliver-Janiak, Assistant Vice President of Total Rewards and HR Mergers and Acquisition Strategy at The Standard

In this expanded leadership role, Oliver-Janiak will continue to shape and implement the strategic direction of total rewards programs at The Standard — including compensation and benefits — ensuring they support the company’s business goals and contribute to a consistent and engaging employee experience. She will also establish and lead a new sales compensation team as well as assume formal responsibility for all human resources work related to mergers and acquisition strategy.

“Melissa’s deep expertise, strategic vision and collaborative leadership style continue to positively influence our human resources functions and broader enterprise initiatives,” said Susan Bruechner, vice president and chief human resources officer at The Standard. “Her ability to deliver results while fostering strong partnerships makes her the ideal leader for this critical role.”

Since joining The Standard in 2014, Oliver-Janiak has held key human resources roles focused on benefits and compensation and worked as employment counsel on the company’s legal team for three years. Most recently, she served as second vice president of Total Rewards.

Oliver-Janiak earned a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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“Melissa’s deep expertise, strategic vision and collaborative leadership style continue to positively influence our human resources functions and broader enterprise initiatives.”