Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challengeand Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Recruiter to help us attract, engage, and hire the top talent needed to drive our growth and innovation. In this role, you will own full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of roles, from product and tech, to operations and finance. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand their needs and deliver best-in-class recruiting strategies that align with our business objectives.

This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and exceptional candidate engagement skills. As a trusted advisor to our sales leaders, you will play a critical role in building the teams that power Cars Commerce’s success.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Talent Sourcing

• Develop and implement tailored strategies to attract and source talent aligned with Cars Commerce’s mission and values.

• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to build a robust pipeline of high-potential candidates.

• Drive proactive outreach to create diverse slates of high-caliber passive candidates, engaging with industry leaders to present Cars Commerce’s value proposition and career growth opportunities.

• Champion inclusive hiring practices throughout the hiring process.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Lead the assessment and selection process for, including structured interviews and competency assessments.

• Lead in-depth interviews using structured and behavioral-based assessment methods to ensure a robust and objective selection process.

• Serve as an expert advisor, providing clear insights to hiring leaders on candidates’ strengths, areas for development, and overall fit.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a trusted partner to leaders to define hiring goals, establish role requirements, and create effective recruitment strategies.

• Act as a trusted advisor by delivering proactive communication and consultation to ensure alignment on talent needs.

• Educate leaders on best recruitment strategies, talent insights and industry trends related to talent attraction.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional teams by balancing service delivery with strategic guidance and an external talent perspective.

• Deliver business reviews and leadership communication including, reports, job descriptions, candidate profiles, interviewer/stakeholder communication, and candidate interview prep doc