Compensation Analyst

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Compensation Analyst!

About the role

In this role, you'll play a key role in ensuring our pay programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our overall business strategy.

What you will do

• Conduct ongoing job evaluations and market pricing analyses to determine appropriate compensation levels, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Support the design, implementation, and administration of Symetra's base pay and short-term incentive programs.
• Analyze workforce data and compensation trends to deliver meaningful insights through monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end compensation survey process, from selecting and submitting surveys to analyzing and interpreting results.
• Perform in-depth market analysis to benchmark roles and advise pay decisions.
• Create regular and ad hoc reports to support compensation programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Support the annual salary review process by preparing data, modeling outcomes, and partnering with HR and business leaders.
• Perform data analysis to assess compensation structures and forecast future impacts.
• Find opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of compensation systems and practices.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and HR Business Partners on compensation philosophy, policies, and tools.
• Stay current on compensation trends, compliance requirements, and standard methodologies to advise program evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Talent Management to align compensation strategies with business objectives and workforce planning.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, ideally in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a compensation role or a similar analytical position involving data analysis, reporting, or modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with experience handling end-to-end processes.
• Hard-working and accountable, with a proven ability to take ownership of work and drive tasks through to completion with minimal oversight.
• Solid understanding of modern compensation practices, principles, and current market trends.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, or progress toward certification, is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with MarketPay and ADP systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar analytics and business intelligence platforms is preferred.

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 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: $64,200 - $106,900 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

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.

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