Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Symetra; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid/telecommuting

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid time off, holidays

Company-matching charitable giving

Benefits Overview

Job summary

Symetra is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage data entry and processing of corporate payroll. You will prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts, supporting FP&A and Incentive Compensation teams with new hires and job changes.

The role requires travel to the Bellevue, WA home office at least every two weeks and end-to-end payroll experience, with opportunities for a flexible full-time or hybrid schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree a plus.
• 2-5 years of cumulative payroll experience.
• End-to-end payroll experience required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process corporate bi-weekly payroll using ADP's Vantage, including data entry and file feeds from internal and external sources.
• Review benefits file from ADP Health and Welfare and create/payroll files for processing.
• Collaborate with Sr Payroll Specialist to correct payroll audit errors.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and concerns; perform ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Enter new hires, job changes and terminations related to incentive compensation into SharePoint; run LTI reports and update monthly close checklists.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP Vantage

SharePoint

Job description

Symetra offers a thrilling chance to become part of our team as a Payroll Specialist!

About the role

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the data entry and processing of corporate payroll. Preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliation of payroll related accounts. This role will also provide support to the Financial Planning and Incentive Compensation Teams in regard to new hires and job changes.

What you will do

• Must have the ability to travel into the Bellevue, WA home office at least one day every two weeks
• Process corporate bi-weekly payroll using ADP's Vantage including payroll data entry, administering file feeds from both internal and external sources and processing self-service documents. Review benefit file from ADP Health and Welfare. Create and transmit payroll files for processing. Collaborate with the Sr Payroll Specialist to correct payroll audit errors. Support our employees by responding to their payroll questions and concerns. Ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and Complete monthly payroll account reconciliations.
• Enter in new hires, job changes and terminations related to incentive compensation into the Incentive Compensation SharePoint site. Work with the FP&A team in regard to the Long Term Incentive bonus programs by running LTI Award and Termination reports from ADP. Enter in all updates to the Validation report and the monthly close checklist with new LTI awards and terminations

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 built 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.
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview.

Compensation

Hourly Range: $27.10 - $45.16 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience, college degree a plus.
• 2-5 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
• End to end payroll experience required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

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: 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 committed to providing 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