Senior Talent Management Partner

Carvana•Tempe, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is seeking a Senior Talent Management Partner to work as a strategist, coach, and culture champion embedded in the teams they support. The role partners with business leaders on performance management, talent development, organizational design, and employee engagement, and builds practical, data-informed talent programs and processes tailored to Carvana. The partner is expected to thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, drive continuous improvement, and connect talent initiatives to business outcomes. This is a fully on-site role based at Carvana’s Corporate Headquarters, with travel to field locations across the country as needed. The position requires an expected travel commitment of 25–35% to support field teams and talent initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience in Operations Leadership, Talent Development, Organizational Development, HR, Training, or a related field.
At least 2 years partnering with senior leaders on talent initiatives, including coaching managers.
Experience with HR technology required.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to communicate in person and through technology, including email, Slack, and Zoom.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and turn insights into action.
High integrity.
Confidence presenting to groups and explaining complex ideas clearly.
Ability to coach and motivate others.
Energy, drive, and a bias toward action.
Ability to work autonomously.
Willingness to travel 25–35% of the time to support field teams.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must pass a complete background check.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, HR, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
Workday experience.

Responsibilities

Build partnerships with leaders, peers, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts through consistent on-site engagement and communication across channels.
Co-create talent strategies with assigned departments, including plans for attraction, engagement, development, coaching, and retention, and translate strategies into actionable milestones.
Anticipate business needs, recommend solutions, and develop contingency plans.
Bridge business leaders and People Operations teams, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Benefits & Leaves, and HR Operations.
Coach managers and leaders individually, help them meet commitments, and provide timely, direct feedback.
Conduct talent needs assessments, engage relevant experts, monitor internal and external trends, and prioritize needs.
Design and lead talent initiatives that improve processes, leadership, and the employee experience through continuous improvement.
Track talent metrics, review performance data with leaders, and use insights to inform decisions.
Support performance management, define career paths, and foster employee development.
Stay informed about business strategy to provide relevant and forward-looking talent advice.
Lead large-scale change management within assigned departments and influence stakeholders through effective communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.