Recruiter II, Field Recruiting

CarMax•Richmond, VA

About The Position

As a Recruiter II, Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our CarMax field teams. You will independently develop and execute recruiting strategies, partner with hiring managers, and guide candidates through a seamless hiring process. This role requires strong business partner management skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating an iconic candidate experience while ensuring CarMax attracts top talent across multiple markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy connecting people with opportunities, this is your chance to make an impact. At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and it’s our associates that help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. This is where innovation meets passion – be inspired and supported to take us to the future. You’ll join a collaborative Talent Acquisition team dedicated to supporting CarMax’s growth. In this fast-paced, quality-driven environment, you’ll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business partners to deliver a best-in-class recruiting experience. Your contributions will help shape the future of CarMax by bringing in talented associates who share our CarMax values.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience, with 1 year of sourcing and interviewing experience
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively
Excellent communication skills, including messaging, phone, email, and in-person interactions
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and hiring needs
Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and experience managing candidates through structured workflows.
Expertise in sourcing and engaging passive candidates through multiple channels.
Some Recruiter II roles may require flexibility to work across different time zones

Nice To Haves

2 years of full-life cycle recruiting preferred

Responsibilities

Independently develop and execute effective recruiting strategies to meet hiring demands. This will include proactively sourcing and identifying passive & non-passive candidates through recruiting strategies with a strong focus on networking, relationship building and the use of the most up-to-date recruiting technologies.
Effectively manage the holistic application and hiring process from posting of requisitions, conducting interviews, to delivering offer recommendations.
Guide CarMax hiring managers through the interview and hiring process to ensure fair and consistent candidate selection methods
Serve as the primary candidate contact, delivering an exceptional experience
Build a consultative relationship with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on hiring needs
Manage candidate workflow accurately in CarMax’s applicant tracking system
Participate in recruiting events such as job fairs, college outreach, and community engagement initiatives to strengthen CarMax’s employer brand (as needed).
Champion change and process improvements across your Talent Acquisition team and in the hiring process as needed across your assigned business areas
Use recruiting and market data to help make decisions and inform actions
Independently identifies resources to self-educate in recruitment