Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (Operations)

Carvana•Tempe, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is seeking an experienced cross-functional Senior Manager to lead Talent Acquisition efforts for its Operations Talent team. The role is responsible for strategically building, developing, and executing full-life-cycle recruiting for Operations teams, while guiding recruiters to achieve high-volume hiring targets. The Senior Manager will build relationships with business partners and internal customers and help staff Carvana’s Operations teams with top talent. The position is based at Carvana’s Corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona, and is performed onsite five days a week. It focuses on Inspection Center recruiting, particularly hourly and leadership positions in local markets. The role works closely with hiring managers, Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership to translate staffing needs into quality candidates and hires. This is a full-time salary position. Carvana offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) with company match, student loan payments, vehicle discounts, pet benefits, a wellness program, opportunities to develop and share skills, and a high-performance culture with opportunities to learn and grow. Hiring is contingent on passing a background check. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
At least 5 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, organizational development, or operations leadership.
At least 5 years of experience in people leadership.
Prior experience creating and implementing recruiting strategies or other relevant people strategies and process improvements.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to listen, speak up, and communicate authentically and persuasively.
Strong facilitation and project management skills.
Ability to work hard, act with urgency, and demonstrate a bias toward action.
Problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to see the big picture.
Strong operational experience in reporting and data analysis to drive strategy and achieve hiring goals.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited graduate school or university.
Experience recruiting in supply chain, automotive, or vehicle reconditioning.
Experience using Tableau or similar reporting dashboards to review metrics and support team or department goals.

Responsibilities

Guide day-to-day full-life-cycle recruiting for Inspection Center roles, focusing on hourly and leadership positions in local markets.
Support the planning and execution of high-volume recruiting strategies and initiatives.
Lead recruiters toward individual staffing goals through hiring, development, coaching, performance management, and engagement.
Review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend ways to improve recruiting effectiveness and the quality of hires.
Maintain weekly and monthly reports tracking staffing, hire rates, candidate pipelines, recruitment gaps, and overall effectiveness.
Collaborate with hiring managers to anticipate and meet evolving hiring needs.
Develop and use a diverse range of creative and traditional sourcing techniques.
Ensure recruiting takes a candidate-centric approach aligned with Carvana’s values.
Partner with Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership to translate talent needs into quality candidates and hires.
Continuously improve recruiting processes, including candidate experience, interview practices, funnel-building, reporting, quality of hire, and hiring manager experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.