Sr. Administrative Assistant - Hybrid

As a Sr. Administrative Assistant, you will support leaders within Symetra's Retirement Division by providing a broad range of executive and administrative support that helps drive the day-to-day success of the team. This role is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring outstanding organization, good judgment, and the ability to prioritize multiple priorities simultaneously.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted partner to Retirement Division leaders, coordinating complex calendars, travel, meetings, projects, and department activities. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues throughout the organization to ensure seamless support and execution of key business initiatives.

• →Provide proactive administrative support to leaders, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• →Manage scheduling priorities, resolve calendar conflicts, and coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings.
• →Prepare, edit, and format presentations, reports, agendas, correspondence, and other business communications.
• →Support department projects and initiatives by coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and facilitating communication across stakeholders.
• →Plan and coordinate meetings, events, team activities, catering, and other department logistics.
• →Assist with purchasing, vendor coordination, invoice processing, expense reconciliation, and budget tracking.
• →Create and maintain filing systems, records, and organizational resources while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• →Partner closely with leaders, team members, and administrative professionals throughout the organization to provide outstanding service and operational support.

This role follows a flexible hybrid work arrangement and requires occasional in-office support at our headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

• College degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years of administrative, executive assistant, or related professional support experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple leaders and managing complex calendars in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems independently, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented with a strong ability to build relationships across teams.
• Experience with Monday.com, Salesforce, Concur, and/or Egencia is preferred.

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.

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.

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

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

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