Sr. Absence Consultant – Paid Family Medical Leave -Remote

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Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Absence Consultant!

About the Role

The Senior Absence Consultant provides expertise in Absence Management and Paid Family Medical Leave. The person in this role will be the primary contributor and presenter to brokers and clients to represent our product capabilities through in-person and virtual meetings.

What you will do

Participates in most finalist meetings when absence and/or PFML is being presented.
Attend most capabilities meetings related to Symetra’s broker partnerships to highlight Symetra’s value proposition and increase brand visibility/reputation.
Represents Symetra at industry events and conferences to network with consulting peers and prospects across the market.
Develops deep relationships within broker network to gather feedback about Symetra and competitive intelligence about our competitors.
Partners with Distribution to develop competitor specific sales strategies.
Reviews leave of absence programs and collaborates with Claims, Underwriting and Sales for best customer experience.
Acts as primary support to the RFP team for all PFML related questions.
Reviews requests for non-standard claim administration and collaborates with Claims leadership, Claim Practices, and other stakeholders to drive solutions.
Works with Sales and Account Management to upskill absence knowledge and confidence.
Equips others to tell the Symetra story and value proposition.
May deliver broker educational presentations, such as CE trainings or Lunch & Learns.

Why work at Symetra

“Symetra will spoil you. There aren’t many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it.” – Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst

“I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra.” – Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

What we offer you

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 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

Salary Range:$106,400 – $177,300plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

College degree or equivalent work experience.
8-10 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
Requires extensive knowledge of Paid Family and Medical Leave.
High school diploma required.

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: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/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

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