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Payroll Specialist
DriveTime Tempe, AZ
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DriveTime is Hiring a Payroll Specialist Near Tempe, AZ

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?

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

In short, as the Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for preparing and processing data for multiple companies in multiple states using UltiPro payroll system.

In long, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for:

* Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

* Review and audit incoming employee data from Self Service and Onboarding systems.

* Respond to questions, research discrepancies, and resolve pay issues.

* Calculate retroactive pay adjustments.

* Verify and audit information prior to payroll transmission.

* Process manual checks when necessary.

* Advise and mentor team members regarding complex payroll issues.

* Resolve payroll, timekeeping and tax-related issues.

* Answer help-desk tickets.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

* Operate autonomously. This isn't a "hold your hand" kind of role. We give you autonomy to be creative in your space and do your thing. We need an individual that is self-motivated to get the work done and get the work done well.

* Master of multi-tasking. We are looking for someone that can handle multiple tasks at once and feels comfortable juggling the work load.

* Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.

* 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.

* 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.

* 3 years of payroll experience required; payroll tax knowledge desired.

* Moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience.

* Basic knowledge of multi state payroll laws.

* Experience working in multiple systems in a high-volume environment.

* Must have experience with and demonstrate superb customer service with an emphasis on phone skills.

* Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Nice to Haves.

* Bachelor's degree preferred.

* 1 year of Workday Payroll experience.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime was awarded Top Companies to Work for in AZ by AZCentral.com for our great culture and one of the Best Places to Work in IT as awarded by PBJ. Essentially we offer a creative, transparent and fun environment since, well, we work here too. DriveTime was also voted the Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc 5000, and we aren't slowing down anytime soon!

So What About the Perks? Perks matter.

* Medical, Dental and Vision. DriveTime pays a nice chunk of your premiums to keep the cost as low as possible for our employees.

* 11 days of PTO and 6 paid Holidays. Because who doesn't love time off?

* Benefits like 401(k), company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability.

* Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

* Game Room. Gimme a break - no, not a Kit Kat ad but we do have a ping-pong table, pool table and virtual reality if you ever need a break in your day.

* Wellness Program and In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. That's why we offer a Wellness Program that includes an in-house gym, B12 shots, teeth cleanings, biometric screenings and much more!

* Growth opportunities. DriveTime takes a lot of pride in promoting from within. We have spent the last 14 years growing our team members and taking them on the path to owning their careers!

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 & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

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!

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$66k-83k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/30/2024

WEBSITE

drivetime.com

HEADQUARTERS

HOUSTON, TX

SIZE

3,000 - 7,500

FOUNDED

2002

TYPE

Private

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Retail

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