Senior Technical Recruiter

AutoNation

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About The Position

The Senior Technical Recruiter leads full-cycle recruiting across technical, digital, IT, and corporate technology functions, managing approximately 15–25 open requisitions at a time. The role partners with hiring leaders and business stakeholders to understand workforce needs, build proactive talent pipelines, source candidates through creative strategies, and identify strong talent in competitive markets.

The successful candidate is a driven, resourceful talent hunter who enjoys finding hard-to-reach technical candidates. They thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage competing priorities, and focus on quality hiring, strong partnerships, and an excellent candidate experience. Recruiting areas include software engineering, AI/machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure engineering, data and analytics, DevOps/SRE, network and systems engineering, ERP and enterprise applications, product and technical program management, QA/automation, IT operations and support, solutions architecture, and information security.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship from the Company. The position supports recruiting processes in collaboration with HR, Compensation, Finance, hiring leaders, and other business stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of technical or IT recruiting experience.
• Proven success recruiting highly technical, engineering, and niche skill sets in competitive talent markets.
• Strong experience managing full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer negotiation, and candidate closing.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain pipelines of passive and active technical talent.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and competing priorities in fast-paced, high-volume, and matrixed environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, HR, and senior business leaders.
• Ability to use data, market intelligence, and sourcing strategies to influence hiring decisions and improve recruiting outcomes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and consultative skills, with a focus on candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in an evolving environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship from the Company.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proficiency with ATS/HRIS platforms such as Workday or iCIMS.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and CRM or sourcing tools such as HireEZ, Paradox, Phenom, or similar technologies.
• Experience in both agency and in-house corporate recruiting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical, digital, and IT positions across multiple business functions and organizational levels, managing 15–25 open requisitions at a time.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand hiring priorities, workforce planning needs, and talent market trends.
• Develop and execute sourcing initiatives using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, social sourcing, talent communities, and other recruiting channels.
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines for critical, niche, and hard-to-fill technical positions.
• Screen, interview, assess, and negotiate offers with candidates while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with strong communication and follow-through.
• Use recruiting metrics, market intelligence, and talent insights to influence hiring strategies and business decisions.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity in applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms.
• Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives across technical and corporate functions.
• Collaborate with HR, Compensation, Finance, and business leaders to support efficient recruiting processes.
• Provide recruiting support to additional business functions and strategic hiring initiatives as organizational priorities evolve.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging recruiting tools and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Deals and discounts through YouDecide, with offers from providers and retailers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed