Lead Recruiter

Carvana•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is seeking an experienced Lead Recruiter to join its Reconditioning Talent Acquisition (Ops TA) team. The role is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at the corporate headquarters in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. The recruiter will serve as the dedicated recruiting partner for one to three Reconditioning sites, depending on site size, owning full-cycle recruitment for site leadership roles and supporting hiring across other roles. The position builds relationships with Reconditioning leaders, advises on hiring strategy, and develops proactive pipelines informed by the business and local talent market. The Lead Recruiter may lead and develop a small team, setting standards for recruiting, coaching others on sourcing and candidate experience, and helping shape hiring practices across Ops TA. The role partners with Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership to translate staffing needs into quality hires and effective onboarding. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
At least five years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least two years in high-volume or hourly hiring.
At least one 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 in 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.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Greenhouse ATS.
At least two years of high-volume recruiting experience.
Recruiting experience in the automotive industry.
Experience leading, mentoring, and/or developing others.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned Reconditioning sites, from intake through start date; lead site leadership hiring and maintain pipelines for hourly roles, directly and through the team.
Lead, coach, and develop one to two recruiters by setting goals, providing regular feedback, creating development plans, onboarding team members, and helping them meet KPIs.
Act as a strategic talent advisor to Reconditioning leaders by conducting intake sessions, forecasting staffing needs, and developing 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 assessments, interview structure, and offer decisions, and lead searches for hard-to-fill and leadership roles.
Manage workload and priorities across the team and sites, deciding which searches to own and which to delegate.
Deliver a strong candidate experience from first contact through start date and manage pre-hire processes, including background checks and DOT/MVR checks, 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, maintain high standards for sourcing quality and candidate experience, and pilot improvements to the hiring process.
Partner with Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership to meet talent needs and support smooth onboarding.