Leave Specialist Job Listing at DriveTime in Tempe, AZ (Job ID R10908)

Description

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

In short, as a Leave Specialist you will play an important role on DriveTime's Total Rewards Team by ensuring all leaves are administered in accordance with applicable regulations and policies and ensuring all leave and accommodation activity is effectively managed from initiating to completion.

In long, our Leave Specialist are responsible for:

• Primary liaison and record keeper for all internal and external communications on leave of absences and accommodations.
• Regularly keeps all impacted groups notified of status updates and pertinent issues, including Legal Teams, vendors, Management and Payroll.
• Monitors third party vendor reports and audits incoming invoices, maintains partnership and effective relationship with all vendor contacts.
• Maintains contact, both verbal and written, with employees regarding leaves, ensuring necessary employee status information is provided.
• Build out processes and training programs for on-going education.
• Facilitates accommodation conversations with employees and managers.
• Accurately and promptly answers incoming questions from employees across the organization regarding their leave of absence and accommodations questions.
• Ensures that all necessary documentation is received, distributed and routed to the appropriate parties.
• Proactively reaches out to affected employees and partners with HR Manager on resolving any concerns or complaints.
• Keeps up to date on all department policies to ensure accurate and compliant communication.
• Reviews, monitors and organizes all reported leaves of absences using internal and external applications with accurate classifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• Mum's the word.  We need someone that can handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly.  Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
• Plays well with others.  You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together.
• Servant mentality.  DriveTime is here to serve our external and internal clients always providing an exceptional experience.

The Specifics.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in administering leaves of absence and accommodations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience and basic understanding of federal and state compliance laws as they apply to leave of absences, including the ADA and FMLA, is required.
• Working knowledge of Workers' Compensation, Short-Term Disability (STD), Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Military and Personal leaves.
• Ability to support and communicate policy and procedure. 

Nice to Haves.

• Experience with Workday

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard!  Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time!  For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!