Director HR Business Partner – Remote

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Job Description Symetra is seeking a
** Director, HR Business Partner
** to lead an HR team and help shape the talent and organizational strategies that move our business forward.
** About the role
** In this role, you'll lead HR Business Partners and HR Generalists supporting a functional business area and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Combining business insight with HR expertise, you'll strengthen leadership capability, guide organizational change, and build an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
** What you will do**
* ** Lead and develop your team:
** Coach HRBPs and HR Generalists to deliver effective consultation grounded in business acumen, HR expertise, influence, talent planning, inclusion, and people analytics.
* ** Advise senior leaders:
** Translate business priorities into talent strategies, including workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management.
* ** Guide employee relations:
** Help leaders address complex employee matters, resolve concerns, and apply policies and employment requirements consistently.
* ** Advance inclusion:
** Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into leadership practices, talent decisions, and the employee experience.
* ** Turn insights into action:
** Use people data and business metrics to identify risks, recommend solutions, and assess results.
** Why Work at Symetra
** Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:
* 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
** I was referred to Symetra by a family friend who's been with the company for years - and I'm so glad I took their advice. Symetra truly puts its people first. I've always felt supported, not micromanaged, and that trust has helped me grow. I started in an entry-level position and have worked my way up to Unit Manager by continuously learning and expanding my skills.

It's a place that believes in its employees and invests in their success.  - Morgan

D., Sr. Unit Manager
*** 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 eleven paid holidays
* Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
** Compensation
* * Salary Range: $155,800 - $259,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan
** Who You Are
*** You bring 12+ years of relevant experience, deep HR expertise, and experience leading through managers and senior managers.
** Experience managing people is a plus.
*** You hold a college degree or equivalent work experience, with a high school diploma. Professional certifications or designations relevant to the role are a plus.
* You have experience in the Group Insurance industry (highly preferred).
* You connect talent decisions to business performance, translating strategy into practical plans and anticipating risks.
* You build credibility with senior leaders, influence decisions, and collaborate effectively across functions.
* You develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning.
* You exercise sound judgment in complex situations, balancing competing priorities and managing budgets, resources, and departmental operations.
* You lead change from planning through execution and demonstrate inclusive leadership in your everyday…