Senior Recruiter, Field Recruiting

Lead full-cycle recruiting and proactive sourcing for CarMax field teams as a primary contact for both candidates and hiring managers across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic recruiting plans using proactive sourcing to reach talent not actively searching, including networking sites, job boards, specialty search software, and direct outreach
• Independently manage the full hiring process, from requisition posting strategy through application intake, interviews, and offer recommendations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers (manager to executive-level business partners), providing clear communication and a positive candidate experience
• Partner with manager and executive-level hiring managers to shape hiring strategy for open roles while building functional expertise across the business areas supported
• Coach hiring managers on structured interview and selection practices to support consistency and fairness
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs by engaging passive candidates effectively
• Participate in recruiting events as needed, including job fairs, college outreach, and community engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership to address recruiting challenges and recommend actionable improvements to recruiting efficiency and outcomes

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within the last 5 years, with proven success meeting hiring goals
• Experience supporting recruiting across a variety of role types and ability to support senior leadership business partners
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills across messaging, phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, with experience moving candidates through structured workflows
• Expertise in sourcing and engaging passive candidates using multiple channels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and clarity in all interactions
• Some Senior Recruiter roles may require flexibility to work across different time zones

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Specialty search software

Benefits

• Paid sick time (up to 48 hours per year accrued on a per pay period basis)
• Vacation time (between 80 hours and 200 hours per year depending on years of continuous service with the Company after a 90 day waiting period)
• Paid scheduled holidays (6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday)
• Holiday Premium Pay eligibility if working on a scheduled holiday due to business need
• Paid time away for full-time salaried associates (sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc.) subject to manager approval

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $81,600.00 - $122,400.00

Location: Richmond, VA (onsite)

Experience: 4+ years