Payroll Coordinator

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 the Payroll Coordinator, you will be responsible for accurately preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll data for multiple companies across multiple states using Workday for payroll, while ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time and providing exceptional service to internal partners.

In long, as the Payroll Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and processing payroll data for multiple companies and multiple states using Workday
• Running daily, weekly, and monthly payroll and audit reports
• Reviewing and auditing incoming employee data from Workday self-service and onboarding workflows
• Responding to payroll-related questions, researching discrepancies, and resolving pay issues
• Calculating and processing retroactive pay adjustments
• Verifying and auditing payroll information prior to payroll transmission
• Processing manual checks when necessary
• Managing and responding to payroll help-desk tickets with a customer-first mindset

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• Someone who operates autonomously and is self-motivated, taking ownership of their work without needing constant direction
• A master multitasker who can juggle multiple priorities and stay organized in a high-volume environment
• An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and can move quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills who can confidently interact with employees and management
• A collaborative team player who values working together to achieve shared goals
• A servant-minded professional who is passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to both internal and external clients

The Specifics.

• 1–2 years of payroll experience required; payroll tax knowledge strongly desired
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge of multi-state payroll laws and regulations
• Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment with Workday and related systems
• Proven ability to deliver superb customer service, with a strong emphasis on phone support
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that meets the requirements of the role will be considered

Nice to Have.

• Experience working with Workday for payroll

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!