Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting
CarvanaRole Overview
Carvana is hiring a Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting. This is a full-time role in Tempe. the employer indicates they sponsor work visas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About Carvana
If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.
THIS IS A 100% ON-SITE POSITION (Monday through Friday)
About the team and position
The Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition will have the unique opportunity to build, develop, and execute full life-cycle talent acquisition for Carvana’s Operations teams. You will act as a direct extension of our hiring leaders and serve as the primary touchpoint for candidates from initial outreach through the offer stage, ensuring a stellar candidate experience. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a unique and exciting, talent-driven company.
What you’ll be doing
- Perform full-cycle recruiting for a variety of leadership roles across our operations teams.
- Think outside the box and leverage your experience to find and attract top-tier leadership talent.
- Develop effective and proactive candidate pipelines for leadership positions using a variety of sourcing strategies, social networking, and relationship building.
- Develop a strong understanding of the skills, experience, and competencies required for each leadership role and effectively assess candidate qualifications to influence hiring decisions.
- Develop and maintain strong business partnerships with hiring teams and leaders at various levels, keeping them engaged from in-take conversation to new hire start date.
- Constantly identify new ways to improve all aspects of leadership recruiting, including the candidate experience, interview practices, funnel-building, reporting, and quality of hire.
- Represent Carvana and applicable hiring teams at hiring events as needed.
- Effectively manage priorities and deadlines to meet the hiring needs of our leadership teams.
What you should know/have
- 3+ years of talent acquisition experience (full-cycle recruiting), preferably a mix of agency and in-house.
- Experience with virtual recruitment (social media, LinkedIn, resume sourcing).
- Experience working with an ATS, preferably Greenhouse.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Experience supporting leadership roles
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing deep market intelligence to inform your negotiation strategies.
- Ability to operate with a sense of urgency without sacrificing accuracy.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Comfortable with change and can easily adapt.
What we’ll offer in return
- Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- 401K with company match.
- A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
- A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
- Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
Other requirements
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting position at Carvana?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Carvana. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting position at Carvana located?
This position is based in Tempe. Carvana has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting at Carvana earn?
Carvana has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting role at Carvana posted?
This role was posted on April 20, 2026 (48 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Does Carvana sponsor work visas for this role?
Yes. Carvana has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.
How much experience does the Senior Recruiter, Leadership Recruiting role at Carvana require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Carvana lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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