Montgomery, Alabama—The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share an innovative collaboration between Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and TOOTRiS, a Child Care platform. Together, they are revolutionizing employee benefits by offering Child Care Benefits to HMMA’s automotive workforce.

Key Highlights:

• Child Care Assistance: HMMA team members will receive 25% of their monthly Child Care costs up to $150 per month in Child Care assistance.
• TOOTRiS Platform Access: Employees gain access to TOOTRiS’ cutting-edge platform, which boasts a network of many licensed Child Care providers. The platform allows for flexible scheduling options and real-time visibility into available Child Care slots up to a year in advance.

“HMMA’s partnership with TOOTRiS for employee Child Care benefits underscores the automaker’s status as a first-choice employer in the Montgomery region and demonstrates its leadership position within Alabama’s business community,” said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “We know that affordable Child Care is an important workforce issue today, and this is great news for HMMA’s teammates.”
 
This strategic alliance underscores HMMA’s unwavering commitment to its working parents and the well-being of its employees. By addressing the critical need for accessible and high-quality Child Care options, HMMA aims to enhance employee satisfaction and attract top talent.

“Securing dependable Child Care is crucial for attracting and retaining exceptional talent, particularly in today’s fiercely competitive job landscape. We take immense pride in witnessing our local businesses adopt groundbreaking strategies for employee benefits, thereby serving as a trailblazing model for others to emulate,” – Anna Buckalew, President & CEO of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.

Streamlining the logistical challenges encountered by HMMA employees in balancing work and family responsibilities sets a precedent within the automotive industry. By prioritizing work-life balance, HMMA and TOOTRiS are leading the way in providing essential Child Care benefits to their workforce.
 

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, headquartered in Montgomery, Ala., is an independent manufacturing operation of Hyundai Motor Company, based in Seoul, Korea. HMMA currently produces the Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, and Santa Cruz, and the Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 830 Hyundai dealerships across North America.
 
About TOOTRiS
TOOTRiS, named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023 and an Inc. 2023 Power Partner, is reinventing the Child Care industry as the first and only technology that unites all the key stakeholders – parents, providers, employers, and agencies – into a single platform, enabling them to connect and transact in real-time. This empowers employers to provide fully managed Child Care benefits, giving their workforce the flexibility and family support they need while the organization benefits from increased productivity and ROI. Through TOOTRiS, parents and providers also connect directly, allowing working parents to quickly find and secure quality Child Care while allowing providers to unlock their potential and fully monetize their program.
 
ABOUT THE MONTGOMERY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
With a mission to drive economic prosperity and build a greater life for all in the capital region, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber is a full-spectrum economic development public/private partnership representing 1,500 businesses and organizations with more than 90,000 employees throughout Central Alabama.