Hybrid Employee Relations Manager & Talent Partner

DriveTime Sales and Finance Company, LLC; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(K)

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

In-house gym

Paid time off

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands is seeking an Employee Relations Manager (Talent Support Manager) to be a key member of the Talent Support Team in Tempe, AZ. You will advise leaders on policies, coach teams, and ensure fair, data-informed employee relations across functions.

Hybrid work arrangement with four on-site days weekly; benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. You will partner with HRBPs, Legal, and Benefits to deliver compliant, people-first solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on Employee Relations or advisory support.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Solid judgment and problem-solving skills balancing employee and business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach leaders on company policies, practices, and employee relations matters to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Partner with managers across all departments to guide performance conversations and internal reviews.
• Identify trends in performance management and employee relations; recommend data-informed solutions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Talent Support inquiries with responsiveness and care.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Leave, Legal, Benefits, HRBPs, and other partners to provide compliant solutions.
• Manage and prioritize multiple Talent Support initiatives and projects; ensure timely delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Talent Support practices and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Judgment & problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Data-informed decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

DriveTime Family of Brands is seeking an Employee Relations Manager (Talent Support Manager) to be a key member of the Talent Support Team in Tempe, AZ. You will advise leaders on policies, coach teams, and ensure fair, data-informed employee relations across functions.

Hybrid work arrangement with four on-site days weekly; benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. You will partner with HRBPs, Legal, and Benefits to deliver compliant, people-first solutions.