Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

CarMax - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Manager

Richmond, VA

10,001+ employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (Retail) is responsible for leading a team of Managers and Recruiters to support hiring across various sectors including CEC, MIT, and Employment Centers. This role is pivotal in driving initiatives that align with the long-term Talent Acquisition strategy, ensuring effective staffing solutions and a strong development culture within the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Managers and Recruiters to support hiring needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to build a talent pipeline across CarMax stores and CECs.
• Provide regular business metrics and reporting on staffing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Meet with clients to understand their business strategies and prioritize sourcing and recruiting workloads.
• Ensure timely updates to clients and assist recruiters in overcoming obstacles in talent acquisition.
• Identify process improvements and drive solutions to completion with peer and leadership buy-in.
• Collaborate with other teams to enhance processes and candidate experiences.
• Lead and hold direct reports accountable for meeting hiring goals and maintaining high customer service standards.
• Engage in the development of the team through feedback, development plans, and learning opportunities.
• Oversee hiring for other talent acquisition initiatives and projects as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years management level experience required.
• At least 5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, directly leading a team of recruiters or owning hiring.
• Retail talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Experience in building a new function/team from the ground up or leading cross-functional projects required.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams or managing multiple stakeholders' business needs required.
• Proven success in associate development and courageous leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with analytical skills applied to complex data sets.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Commitment to training and development
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives