CarMax - Omaha, NE
posted about 2 months ago
The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (Retail) at CarMax is a pivotal role responsible for managing and leading a team of Managers and Recruiters who support hiring for various positions including CEC, MIT, and Employment Centers, as well as providing critical field hiring support. This position plays a key role in driving initiatives that align with CarMax's long-term Talent Acquisition strategy. The Senior Manager will be instrumental in developing and executing a comprehensive field hiring strategy to meet both current and future talent needs. This involves continual research and the development of innovative strategies to build a robust talent pipeline across CarMax stores and CECs. In this role, the Senior Manager will lead a team of managers and recruiters, ensuring that the team fosters a strong development culture while effectively supporting the business's hiring needs. Regular business metrics and reporting will be provided to communicate staffing efficiency and effectiveness to key stakeholders. The Senior Manager will meet with clients regularly to understand their business strategies, prioritize sourcing and recruiting workloads, and proactively plan for future staffing needs. Ensuring that clients receive effective and timely updates is crucial, as is helping recruiters navigate any obstacles in finding talent. The Senior Manager will also proactively identify process improvements, gain buy-in from peers and leaders on proposed solutions, and drive these improvements to completion. Collaboration with other teams, such as marketing, legal, and compensation, will be essential to ensure high-quality processes and candidate experiences. The role requires effective leadership to hold direct reports accountable for meeting hiring goals while maintaining a high standard of customer service for candidates and internal clients. Additionally, the Senior Manager will oversee hiring for other talent acquisition-related initiatives and projects as needed.