Lead Recruiter

The role

You will be a dedicated recruiting partner for 1-3 Reconditioning sites. You will own full-cycle recruitment for site leadership and hourly roles while leading and developing a small team of recruiters.

What you will do

• Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned Reconditioning sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop 1-2 recruiters.
• Act as a strategic talent advisor to Recon leaders.
• Build proactive, multi-channel pipelines.
• Guide hiring managers on assessment, interview structure, and offer decisions.
• Manage workload and priorities across team and sites.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience.
• Manage the pre-hire process including background checks and DOT/MVR.
• Own recruiting metrics for sites and team.
• Partner with Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• 2+ years in high-volume or hourly hiring.
• 1+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing others.
• Experience recruiting for a broad spectrum of roles, including leadership and support roles.
• Experience expertly sourcing talent and/or using talent-sourcing platforms.
• Experience working with an ATS.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and find solutions.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice to have

• Experience specifically in high-volume recruiting (2+ years preferred).
• Recruiting experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and/or developing others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Student loan payments.
• Discounts on vehicles.
• Benefits for your pets.
• Wellness program.

Before you apply

• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the company

Carvana is an automotive retailer that is the fastest-growing and most profitable public automotive retailer. The company is focused on changing the way people buy and sell cars.