Employee Relations Manager

About the Role

As an Employee Relations Manager (Talent Support Manager), you will be a key member of the Talent Support Team, partnering closely with DriveTime's managers and employees to foster a consistent, fair, and engaging company culture while serving as a trusted advisor on employee-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising and coaching leaders on company policies, practices, and employee relations matters to ensure core principles are upheld through consistency, fairness, and a "doing the right thing" mentality while balancing business and employee needs.
• Partnering directly with managers across all departments to guide performance management conversations, address employee concerns, and support internal reviews with a thoughtful, fair, and people-first approach.
• Identifying trends in performance management and employee relations, and proactively recommending practical, data-informed solutions that support both employees and business outcomes.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for Talent Support inquiries, ensuring questions and concerns are handled with responsiveness, sound judgment, and a high level of care.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Leave, Legal, Benefits, HRBPs, and other partners to provide aligned, compliant, and employee-centered solutions.
• Managing and prioritizing multiple Talent Support initiatives and projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of Talent Support practices, policies, and employee experience, while supporting additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on Employee Relations or HR advisory support.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Solid judgment and problem-solving skills, with a balanced approach to employee and business needs.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.); experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a sizable amount of insurance premiums covered.
• 401(K), company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program including self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on medical premiums.

Pay

We offer competitive pay across the organization.

Schedule

We take a hybrid work approach, with an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.