Senior Recruiter, Field

The Senior Recruiter for Field Recruiting will lead full-cycle talent acquisition efforts for Car Max field teams, combining strategic recruiting planning with proactive sourcing. This position serves as a key contact for both candidates and hiring managers across multiple markets, with an emphasis on structured selection and a strong candidate experience.

• Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans that include proactive sourcing to identify talent not actively seeking new roles through networking sites, job boards, specialty search software, and direct outreach.
• Own the hiring strategy end to end, from requisition posting through interview scheduling and completion of the process, including delivering offer recommendations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, supporting clear communication and a positive experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle, from managers through executive-level business partners.
• Partner with manager and executive-level hiring leaders to support hiring strategy for open needs, while building functional expertise in the core business areas supported.
• Coach hiring managers on structured interview and selection practices to promote consistency and fairness.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements, including effective engagement of passive candidates.
• Participate in recruiting events such as job fairs, college outreach, and community engagement initiatives when needed to strengthen Car Max’s employer brand.
• Collaborate with leadership to address recruiting challenges and recommend actionable solutions that improve recruiting efficiency and outcomes.

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within the last 5 years, including a track record of meeting hiring goals.
• Experience recruiting across a variety of roles and demonstrated ability to support senior leadership business partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills across messaging, phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and experience managing candidates through structured workflows.
• Expertise in sourcing and engaging passive candidates using multiple channels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Specialty search software

Richmond, VA (onsite)

The annual salary for this position is USD 81,.

• 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