Fayth Litke Holt

 

 

FAYTH LITKE HOLT, VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS

 

Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates more than 1 million cars and trucks. The company operates the Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A Car, and Na tional Car Rental brands. Other affiliated business lines include En ter prise Fleet Management, Enterprise Commercial Trucks, Enterprise Car Sales, Enterprise Rideshare vanpooling, and Enterprise CarShare car sharing.

 

Fayth Litke Holt began her career with the company as a trainee in the Enterprise Rent-A-Car management training program, and quickly showed her mettle, resulting in ongoing promotions throughout her 23-year career at the company. Staring in the Daily Rental division, she became branch rental manager, then regional recruiting manager for the New York City region, overseeing all recruitment efforts for the five boroughs of NYC, then group recruiting manager overseeing recruitment for all regions in the greater New York metro area. She is now vice president of human resources.

 

Equal Opportunity

What are your responsibilities at Enterprise Holdings?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

I oversee all aspects of HR for employees of all three of Enterprise Holdings’ brands (Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, and Alamo) in the New York Group, which consists of 11 regions and four business lines in four states. I manage the teams responsible for talent acquisition and development, cultural relations, and human resources. Additionally, I consult with other members of the senior leadership team to strategically align HR with key operational objectives. I enhance the overall work environment within the company for all employees and support total business performance.

 

Equal Opportunity

How does Enterprise Holdings reach out to recruit a diversified workforce?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Our talent acquisition team utilizes a variety of methods to identify talented and diverse potential applicants. Some examples include active involvement with colleges and universities, partnerships with local non-profits and community organizations, as well as interactive and social media.

 

Equal Opportunity

How does Enterprise Holdings interact with professional organizations that foster diversity and inclusion?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Enterprise Holdings encourages its employees to work closely with many local organizations to support the diverse communities in which the company operates. In the New York Group, we have provided scholarships, internships, and skill set training. In years past we have partnered with both the New York Urban League and the statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey to provide scholarships and paid internships to deserving minority students. Currently we are working with the New Jersey chapter of the United Negro College Fund to coordinate workforce readiness workshops. Additionally, we recently established a scholarship program with the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. We also contribute, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, to the Asian Women in Business scholarship fund each year.

 

Equal Opportunity

Does Enterprise Holdings sponsor employee resource groups to bring together employees to share their collective experiences?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Enterprise Holdings sponsors a year-long formal mentoring program, which pairs a newer employee with a more tenured employee in order to develop future leaders, improve retention and employee satisfaction, and increase diversity within the company’s management ranks. Locally we have had a lot of success with our two Employee Resource Groups, W.I.N (Women’s Interactive Network) and M.I.N (Minority Interactive Network). These Employee Resource Groups provide employees with an opportunity to network, identify support people, and enhance skills to further career advancement. Additionally, these groups have provided a venue for employees to engage in meaningful dialogue with senior leadership. Overall, they have been successful and support our efforts to ensure an inclusive work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity

Does Enterprise Holdings attend diversity job fairs and/or target specific colleges through on-campus career fairs?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Absolutely, we’ve attended many different campus events along with professional job fairs that target diverse candidates. We’ve also been successful through our various partnerships in facilitating presentations for diverse audiences.

 

Equal Opportunity

What advice can you offer to students as they begin their job search; what qualities does Enterprise Holdings look for in job candidates?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Make sure you do your homework before you start an application process and remember that preparation is critical when you land that interview. Enterprise Holdings looks for candidates that exhibit attributes such as strong leadership potential, empathy, and flexibility. These can be demonstrated through previous work experience or involvement in clubs or organizations.

 

Equal Opportunity

What are you most proud of in your tenure at Enterprise Holdings?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

One of my proudest accomplishments is my role in co-pioneering the New York Group’s diversity and inclusion efforts. More than 13 years ago I played a key role in laying the foundation for local initiatives that would ultimately support workplace inclusion, supplier diversity, and community engagement. The success of these initiatives has helped the New York Group to receive The Jack Taylor Founding Values Award in each of the past 11 years. This is Enterprise Holdings’ highest honor. The award is presented to Enterprise Holdings operating groups that excel in core areas of their business, including: diversity; community relations/ philanthropy; work-life quality; and sustainability.

 

Equal Opportunity

What advice can you offer new employees in their efforts to move ahead in your company?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Make the most of the opportunity you’ve been given by taking initiative and building a strong support network for yourself. “Our brands are the most valuable things we own” is one of Enterprise Holdings’ core values and the same applies to your personal brand, which starts on day one.

 

Equal Opportunity

What is the outlook for jobs in the automobile rental industry?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Enterprise Holdings is growing and expanding internationally, so the outlook here is fantastic. We promote from within so this means providing opportunities to our employees. We focus on preparing our team members so they are ready, willing, and able to take on their next opportunity.

 

Equal Opportunity

How can our readers post their resumes online for career opportunities at Enterprise Holdings?

 

Fayth Litke Holt

Readers who are interested in career opportunities at Enterprise Holdings can learn more about the company and apply online at http://go.enterpriseholdings. com