Symetra Financial

Associate Implementation Manager - Remote

Symetra Financial$68K — $113K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in implementation or project management within insurance or benefits.
  • Basic understanding of Life, AD&D, Disability, Absence Management, and Supplemental Health Benefits.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer interaction.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the implementation process for groups with under 500 lives.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth onboarding of customers.
  • Collaborate with Sales Representatives during finalist meetings.
  • Research and resolve installation issues as they arise.
  • Identify and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
  • Engage with customers via phone, video, and email for effective communication.
  • Liaise with IT regarding eligibility feeds for smooth operations.

Benefits

  • Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, flex days, and ten paid holidays.
  • Company matching for community contributions.
  • Employee programs designed to promote work-life balance and career development.
Full Job Description
In this role, you implement employer groups that are generally under 500 lives for Life, AD&D, Disability, Absence Management and Supplemental Health Benefits. You will install assigned sold cases, from point of sale through delivery of final bill and contract. You will prepare plan materials including administrative documents and customer education materials.

What you will do
  • Manage implementations for under 500 groups to ensure the timely, accurate and complete onboarding of a new customer's Workforce Benefits.
  • Collaborate with Sales Representatives to present at finalist meetings. Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Account Management, Sales, Underwriting and Operations teams.
  • Actively identify, handle, and resolve issues to conclusion advancing as appropriate. Research installation issues and develop customer specific resolutions. This may include auditing contract drafts to ensure content matches employer requests.
  • Be an advocate for our customers. Engage with customers via various channels, including phone, email, and video conferencing. Work directly with third party Broker/Consultant to ensure a smooth implementation. Act as the primary liaison between IT and customers for eligibility feeds.
  • Gain extensive knowledge of Symetra's Benefit product portfolios, service and processing capabilities, including but not limited to enrollment, call center, claims, billing, underwriting, and marketing materials.

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

Hourly Range: $32.80 - $54.64 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are
  • High School Diploma required. College degree preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience running small group implementations required.
  • Solid understanding of Group Benefit products (Life, STD/LTD, Absence Management, Supplemental Health - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident), claims, and/or billing workflow processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Works well under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Phenomenal multi-tasking and project management skills.
  • Comfortable facilitating meetings with internal and external audiences.
  • Adept time management skills especially when dealing with opposing priorities.
  • Proficient with the MS Office Suite of programs.
  • Experience with Smartsheet and/or Salesforce a plus.
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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About Symetra Financial

Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. The company provides retirement plans, employee benefits, annuities, and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and advisors. Symetra was founded in 1957 and became a subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in 2016. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SYA. As of December 31, 2020, Symetra had $63.6 billion in assets under management and administration.
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2,400 employees
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Founded
1957

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