Lead Recruiter

Carvana•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is seeking an experienced Lead Recruiter to join its Reconditioning Talent Acquisition (Ops TA) team. The recruiter will serve as the dedicated recruiting partner for 1–3 Reconditioning sites, depending on site size, owning full-cycle recruitment for site leadership roles and supporting hiring across a broad range of other positions. The role builds relationships with Reconditioning leaders, advises on hiring strategy, and develops proactive pipelines informed by business needs and the local talent landscape. As the team grows, the Lead Recruiter may lead and develop a small recruiting team, coach others on sourcing and candidate experience, and help shape how Ops TA hires at scale. This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at Carvana’s corporate headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. The position is full-time and salaried. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check, and the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 2 years in high-volume or hourly hiring.
At least 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, or managing others, formally or informally.
Experience recruiting for a broad spectrum of roles, including leadership and support roles.
Expertise sourcing talent and/or using talent-sourcing platforms.
Experience working with an applicant tracking system (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.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must pass a complete background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned Reconditioning sites, from intake through start date.
Be accountable for site leadership hires and maintain pipelines to keep hourly roles filled, directly and through the team.
Lead, coach, and develop 1–2 recruiters; set goals, provide regular feedback, create development plans, onboard new team members, and help them meet KPIs.
Advise Reconditioning leaders on talent strategy, conduct intake sessions, forecast staffing needs, and shape hiring plans using market and local labor data.
Build proactive, multi-channel talent pipelines through sourcing, referrals, community and trade-school partnerships, and events.
Guide hiring managers on candidate assessment, interview structure, and offer decisions, and lead searches for hard-to-fill and leadership roles.
Manage workload and priorities across the team and sites, determining which searches to own and which to delegate.
Deliver a strong candidate experience from initial contact through start date and manage pre-hire processes, including background checks and DOT/MVR, to reduce candidate drop-off.
Own recruiting metrics for assigned sites and the team, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, offer acceptance, and quality of hire; report trends and recommendations to TA leadership.
Model recruiting best practices, uphold high standards for sourcing quality and candidate experience, and pilot hiring-process improvements.
Partner with Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership to translate talent needs into quality hires and smooth onboarding.