HR Recruiter – Remote

Symetra; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommu

401(k) with immediate vesting and 6%+

Paid time away including vacation and

Job summary

Symetra is seeking an HR Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you’ll manage full-cycle recruiting, partner with hiring managers to develop strategies, and guide hiring decisions while delivering a responsive candidate experience.

This position rewards relationship-building and meticulous process management, with emphasis on accurate documentation and tracking. Insurance industry experience is highly preferred, and compliance with hiring standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Insurance industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define selection criteria, and develop targeted recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers, and onboarding transitions.
• Keep multiple searches organized by tracking candidate progress, deadlines, approvals, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate records in recruiting systems and follow established processes and documentation requirements.
• Guide hiring managers through structured candidate evaluations to support fair and consistent hiring decisions.
• Communicate proactively with candidates and hiring teams with clear updates and follow-through.
• Contribute to recruiting projects and process improvements that strengthen efficiency and candidate experience.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Symetra is seeking an HR Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team!

About the role

In this role, you’ll manage full-cycle recruiting, keep searches on track, and ensure candidates and hiring teams stay informed. You’ll partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, guide hiring decisions, and provide a responsive candidate experience.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys building relationships and managing detailed processes. Strong organization, accurate documentation, and consistent follow-through are essential. Experience in the insurance industry is highly preferred.

What you will do

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, define selection criteria, and develop targeted recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers, and the transition to onboarding.
• Keep multiple searches organized by tracking candidate progress, deadlines, approvals, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in recruiting systems and follow established processes and documentation requirements.
• Guide hiring managers through structured, job-related candidate evaluations that support fair and consistent hiring decisions.
• Communicate proactively with candidates and hiring teams, providing clear updates and timely follow-through.
• Contribute to recruiting projects and process improvements that strengthen efficiency and the candidate experience.

Why work at Symetra

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

"All I can say and I do say it often to friends and colleagues.. Symetra is the best place I have ever worked for!!!!!" - Lisa F., Sr. Auditor, Trainer

“From day one, I felt welcomed and encouraged to bring my full self to work. Symetra truly lives up to its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—it's more than just words here; it's part of the culture.” - Whitney T., Talent Development

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 eleven paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $72,700 - $121,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who You Are

• You bring 3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR, including hands‑on recruiting experience and responsibility for managing detailed processes, stakeholder relationships, and competing deadlines.
• Insurance industry experience is highly preferred, particularly experience recruiting for actuarial, underwriting or financial functions.
• You keep complex work organized, with a reliable approach to tracking priorities, approvals, commitments, and follow‑up.
• You demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, recruiting system updates, and communications.
• You take ownership of your work, anticipate potential delays, and resolve issues before they disrupt the hiring process.
• You understand hiring managers’ needs and translate them into practical recruiting recommendations and job‑related selection criteria.
• You communicate clearly, build trust, and navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and discretion.
• You work collaboratively, welcome feedback, and support inclusive, consistent hiring practices.
• High school diploma required.

Please note - Due to the nature of the work being done, Human Resources employees may not have a family relationship either immediate or otherwise with any current Symetra employee.

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 here.

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.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

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.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements

As a remote-first organization with a cameras-on culture, reliable internet connectivity is important to how we connect, collaborate, and serve our customers. To support a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered