HR Recruiter – Remote

Symetra•,

17d•$72,700 - $121,100•Remote

About The Position

Symetra is seeking an HR Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team. The recruiter manages full-cycle searches, keeps candidates and hiring teams informed, and partners with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and support hiring decisions. The role suits someone who enjoys relationship-building and detailed process management; organization, accurate documentation, and consistent follow-through are essential. Insurance industry experience is highly preferred. The position is remote-first. Employees are expected to have reliable internet with at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload via fiber, cable, or DSL; satellite, cellular broadband, other wireless technology, and wired dial-up are not permitted. Candidates must confirm that their connection meets the standard. Following the initial phone screen, candidates must appear on video for all interviews and comply with identity-verification procedures. The salary range is $72,700–$121,100, with eligibility for an annual bonus program. Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment. Human Resources employees may not have an immediate or other family relationship with a current Symetra employee.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR, including hands-on recruiting and responsibility for detailed processes, stakeholder relationships, and competing deadlines.
Ability to organize complex work and reliably track priorities, approvals, commitments, and follow-up.
Accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, recruiting system updates, and communications.
Ownership of work, ability to anticipate potential delays, and ability to resolve issues before they disrupt hiring.
Ability to understand hiring managers’ needs and translate them into practical recruiting recommendations and job-related selection criteria.
Clear communication, trust-building, and professionalism and discretion in sensitive conversations.
Collaborative approach, openness to feedback, and support for inclusive, consistent hiring practices.
High school diploma required.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment; employer visa sponsorship and support are not provided.
Must meet Symetra’s remote internet requirements: at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload through fiber, cable, or DSL; satellite, cellular broadband, other wireless technology, and wired dial-up are not permitted.
Must appear on video for all interviews after the initial phone screen and comply with identity-verification procedures.
Human Resources employees may not have a family relationship, immediate or otherwise, with a current Symetra employee.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience, particularly recruiting for actuarial, underwriting, or financial functions.

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 transition to onboarding.
Organize multiple searches 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 improve efficiency and the candidate experience.