Payroll Specialist; Hybrid

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

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.

• 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

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.

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

• 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.

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.

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 clear and open 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.

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States…