Senior Talent Management Partner

Carvana•Tempe, AZ

3d•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 talent programs suited to Carvana’s culture. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys solving people challenges, can work effectively through ambiguity, and is motivated by continuous improvement. This is a fully on-site position at Carvana’s Corporate Headquarters, with travel to field locations across the country as needed. The role works closely with leaders and People Operations teams and uses data to guide talent decisions and improve business and employee outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5 years of experience in Operations Leadership, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, 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.
Comfort communicating 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 making complex ideas understandable.
Ability to coach and motivate others.
Energy, drive, and a bias toward getting things done.
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; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
Workday experience.

Responsibilities

Build partnerships with leaders, peers, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts through an active on-site presence and engagement across channels.
Co-create talent strategies with assigned departments, covering attraction, engagement, development, coaching, and retention, and translate strategy into actionable milestones.
Anticipate business and talent needs, recommend solutions, and develop contingency plans.
Connect business leaders with People Operations teams, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Benefits & Leaves, and HR Operations.
Coach managers and leaders one-on-one, support their commitments, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Conduct talent needs assessments, involve relevant experts, and monitor internal and external trends.
Prioritize work and design and lead talent initiatives that improve processes, leadership capability, and the employee experience.
Track talent metrics, review performance data with leaders, and use insights to inform decisions.
Support performance management, define career paths, and promote employee development.
Stay aligned with business strategy to provide relevant and forward-looking talent advice.
Lead large-scale change management within assigned departments and communicate effectively to influence stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.