Customer Service Sr. Representative I

3 months ago

Chino, United States American Honda Motor Full time

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of power that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize the joy and freedom of mobility by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a zero environmental footprint.

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future



Job Purpose

The Mediation Specialist reviews and assesses pre-litigation/buyback dispute cases for resolution consistent with company, state and federal guidelines.

Thorough research and review of all pertinent information is required to ensure that AHMs position is reached in the best interest of the customer and the company, and to protect all parties from subsequent liability. Adherence to approved processes and guidelines is important to facilitate various transactions involving state and federal statutes. All such transactions must be completed within specified periods, and all actions related to assigned cases must be carefully documented. The position handles daily verbal and written communication with customers, attorneys, state agencies, HNA Law and Executives and Field Staff. It requires the ability to resolve delicate issues while staying within Honda policies and guidelines, with high emphasis on negotiation and problem resolution. The Mediation Specialist must review each case on its merits, and apply decision-making skills relative to customer retention, successful mediation and buyback appropriateness, while meeting state and federal guidelines. The Mediation Specialist is also responsible for making vehicle buyback decisions based on the above, and on a case-by-case basis.



Key Accountabilities

Performance Objectives

  • Review and assess cases in relation to state lemon law guidelines inclusive of repair attempts and days out of service.
  • Create highly detailed timelines of repair histories for proper assessment.
  • Extensive interaction with Field and dealer personnel, Field Technical Specialists and TechLine to ensure accuracy in repair histories.
  • Respond to attorney demand letters in terms of the appropriateness of requests.
  • Facilitate final repair attempts per state guidelines through extensive coordination with Field personnel and Field Technical Specialists.
  • Coordinate DPSM and Field Technical Specialist inspections.
  • Negotiate settlements with customers/attorneys in the interest of customer retention and Lifetime Owner Loyalty as an alternative to a vehicle buyback.
  • Ensure timely follow-up
  • Accurate case coding to ensure TREAD and technical compliance
  • Exceptional written communication.
  • Negotiate vehicle trades and replacement bids with dealerships.
  • Decision making for vehicle replacement/repurchase.
  • Obtain lien holder financial documents for payoff amounts.
  • Obtain signed releases for financial decisions.
  • Arrange for replacement vehicles with dealers and traffic assistants.
  • Research and prepare Field staff for small claims court hearings.

State/Vendor Case and Arbitration Hearing Coordination

  • Research and document all pertinent information prior to arbitration.
  • Provide written correspondence of AHM position to NCDS and State Agencies.
  • Coach AHMs representative for arbitration.
  • Conduct and/or participate in arbitration hearings (NCDS and State).

File Compliance and Time Management

  • Meet compliance and decision time allocations pursuant to case types.
  • Complete transactions in a timely manner per state regulations.
  • Ensure all cases are following timelines pursuant to State guidelines for specific cases.

Vehicle Management/Disposal

  • Ensure disposal is conducted in compliance with prescribed resolution and AHM processes.
  • Monitor vehicle disposal and repair facilitation per state guidelines.
  • Complete buyback vehicle market re-entry for dealer/Field/Technical Staff next steps.

Technical Training & Professional Development

  • Maintain knowledge of state regulatory agency guidelines as they relate to assigned areas.
  • Keep current with vendor processes/procedures.
  • Keep current with Honda/Acura vehicle technical developments.
  • Explore courses/information for personal and professional growth.



Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelors degree or automotive equivalent work experience preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Case management and problem-solving experience, preferably in the automotive industry
  • Mediation and/or legal knowledge/experience
  • Strong logic and reasoning skills
  • Knowledge of dealer service operations
  • Excellent verbal communication skills required
  • Strong business writing skills
  • Excellent organizational, time management and negotiation skills
  • Automotive technical aptitude
  • Proficiency in MS Office software (Excel, Work, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Working knowledge of Honda systems preferred (CRRS, EVRM and iN)



Working Conditions

  • Onsite



Benefits and Total Rewards


Total Rewards:


Competitive base salary

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

Annual Bonus


Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)


Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days


401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:


Advancement opportunities


Career mobility


Education reimbursement for continued learning


Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:


Wellbeing program


Community service and engagement programs


Product programs


Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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