Leave Specialist at DriveTime in Tempe, AZ

Leave Specialist Location: 1720 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281 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 on DriveTime’s Total Rewards Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring all employee leaves of absence and accommodations are administered accurately, compliantly, and with care. You’ll serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, leaders, vendors, and internal partners, guiding leave and accommodation activity from initiation through completion while delivering a thoughtful and compliant employee experience. In long, as the Leave Specialist, you will be responsible for: Serving as the primary liaison and record keeper for all internal and external communications related to leaves of absence and accommodations Keeping all impacted groups informed of status updates and relevant issues, including Legal, vendors, Management, and Payroll Monitoring third‑party vendor reports, auditing incoming invoices, and maintaining strong partnerships with vendor contacts Maintaining regular verbal and written communication with employees regarding their leave status and required documentation Building and enhancing processes and training programs to support ongoing education and consistency Facilitating accommodation conversations with employees and managers Accurately and promptly responding to employee inquiries regarding leaves of absence and accommodations Ensuring all required documentation is received, distributed, and routed to the appropriate parties Proactively reaching out to impacted employees and partnering with HR leadership to resolve concerns or complaints Staying up to date on department policies to ensure accurate, compliant communication Reviewing, monitoring, and organizing all reported leaves of absence using internal and external systems with proper classification Performing other duties as assigned So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with employees and leadership A strong sense of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity Agility in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to thrive in an organization that moves quickly A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a high‑performing team environment A servant‑leader mentality with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences to internal and external customers The Specifics. Minimum of 3 years of experience administering leaves of absence and accommodations Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field Experience and working knowledge of federal and state compliance laws related to leaves of absence, including FMLA and ADA Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, Short‑Term Disability (STD), Long‑Term Disability (LTD), Military, Personal, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Ability to support, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures clearly and consistently Nice to Haves. Experience working with Workday So What About the Perks? Perks matter We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week. 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!