Symetra is seeking a Director to join our Employee Benefits Team!

About the role

In this role, you will lead the employee benefits teams with a primary focus on employee benefit experience strategy, optimization, and delivery including employee benefits engagement, communications strategy and deployment, enrollment experience, market benchmarking, and employee sentiment.

What you will do

• Create forward looking strategy for benefit and wellbeing plans and programs across Symetra. Scale the administration of all benefit and wellbeing plans and programs to ensure efficient operations while keeping employee experience front and center.
• Serve as subject matter authority and advisor to senior leadership on all benefits matters.
• In conjunction with benefits team leaders, is accountable and responsible for developing and implementing plan design changes and adding new plans and programs.
• Responsible for mentoring and developing direct reports and team members, and the identification of developmental and training opportunities which will drive department growth and skills.
• Act as a subject matter expert to the 401(k) Investment Committee ensuring that adequate processes and controls are in place to meet the Company's fiduciary responsibility.
• Partner with external advisors and legal counsel to ensure that all benefits are competitive and compliant with all federal and local government regulations.
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion leading practices across Total Rewards ensuring that benefit & wellbeing programs are equitable and meet the needs of our diverse population.

Why Work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"Symetra is a great place if you are looking for the opportunity to contribute, to grow, to be seen and valued." Vernell K. - Auditor

"We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!" Stephanie F. - VP Customer Service & Operations

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
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Compensation

Salary Range: $133,500 - $222,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Your experience and skills

• 7 years of experience crafting and driving employee benefit & wellbeing programs required.
• 5 years of leadership experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Creative thinking and practices in total rewards and HRIS with ability and willingness to dive deep.
• Knowledge of HR practices, principles and procedures including cross-departmental collaboration with other HR functions.
• Experience leading projects, including defining scope, managing budgets, driving deliverables, meeting deadlines, and handling competing priorities.
• Has the presence, skills, collegiality, discipline, and leadership capabilities to lead an excellent service organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to present, train, influence, and negotiate.
• CEBS or PHR (SPHR) preferred.
• Some occasional travel required.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts .

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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