Director HR Business Partner – Remote

Symetra • ,

9d • $155,800 - $259,600 • Remote

About The Position

Symetra is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to lead an HR team and help shape talent and organizational strategies. The role leads HR Business Partners and HR Generalists supporting a functional business area and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Combining business insight with HR expertise, the Director strengthens leadership capability, guides organizational change, and helps build an inclusive, high-performing workplace. The role requires periodic travel to meet business needs and includes virtual and in-person leadership development training for newly hired people leaders with direct reports.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of relevant experience, deep HR expertise, and experience leading through managers and senior managers.
• College degree or equivalent work experience, with a high school diploma.
• Ability to connect talent decisions to business performance, translate strategy into practical plans, and anticipate risks.
• Ability to build credibility with senior leaders, influence decisions, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Ability to develop leaders and teams through coaching, performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning.
• Sound judgment in complex situations, including balancing competing priorities and managing budgets, resources, and departmental operations.
• Ability to lead change from planning through execution and demonstrate inclusive leadership in decisions and talent practices.
• Ability to leverage HR analytics data to drive and advise on effective business outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to meet business needs.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; employer visa sponsorship and support are not provided.
• Remote employees must have internet service of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload using fiber, cable, or DSL; satellite, cellular broadband, other wireless technology, and wired dial-up are not permitted.
• Human Resources employees may not have a family relationship with a current Symetra employee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing people.
• Professional certifications or designations relevant to the role.
• Experience in the Group Insurance industry (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HR Business Partners and HR Generalists, coaching them to provide effective consultation grounded in business acumen, HR expertise, influence, talent planning, inclusion, and people analytics.
• Advise senior leaders and translate business priorities into talent strategies, including workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and change management.
• Help leaders address complex employee matters, resolve concerns, and apply policies and employment requirements consistently.
• Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into leadership practices, talent decisions, and the employee experience.
• Use people data and business metrics to identify risks, recommend solutions, and assess results.

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.
• Paid vacation and sick time, flex days, and eleven paid holidays.
• Company matching to support community giving.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan.
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered for required in-person leadership development training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED