Cars Commerce · 2 days ago
Executive Recruiter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $193K/yr
8+ years expCars Commerce is a company focused on simplifying car buying and selling through innovative technology. They are seeking an exceptional Executive Recruiter to identify and secure high-impact, senior-level talent, playing a strategic role in shaping the organization’s leadership pipeline and championing diversity and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
AnalyticsContent MarketingMobile AdvertisingWeb Development
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Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Sourcing
Develop and implement tailored strategies to attract and source executive talent aligned with Cars Commerce’s mission and values
Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to build a robust pipeline of high-potential candidates for C-level, VP, and Director roles
Drive proactive outreach to create diverse slates of high-caliber passive candidates, engaging with industry leaders to present Cars Commerce’s value proposition
Champion diversity and inclusion throughout the executive hiring process, fostering a diverse talent pipeline and promoting inclusive hiring practices
Lead the assessment and selection process for executive roles, including structured interviews, competency assessments, and leadership evaluations
Partner with senior stakeholders to align on role specific competencies and success indicators to ensure each candidate meets Cars Commerce’s standards for leadership and cultural alignment
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
Act as a trusted partner to Cars Commerce’s executive team, establish, implement & sustain best practices for internal Executive Recruiting capability
Educate Cars Commerce's executive team on best recruitment strategies, talent insights and industry trends related to talent attraction
Collaborate closely with business leaders and HR teams to support succession planning and meet immediate and long-term organizational needs
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 executive communication including, reports, job descriptions, candidate profiles, interviewer/stakeholder communication, and candidate interview prep documentation
Own the candidate experience by curating a best-in-class experience, ensuring all candidates receive timely, respectful, and high-touch communications throughout the recruiting process
Build and maintain long-term relationships with executive talent and high-potential leaders, serving as a brand ambassador for Cars Commerce in the marketplace
Tailor communication to effectively convey the Cars Commerce story, vision, and culture to inspire interest from top-level candidates
Lead the executive recruiting lifecycle from intake to offer, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and high-quality results in every search
Track key recruiting metrics including time-to-hire, diversity, candidate satisfaction and quality of hire using data to improve search processes and optimize the candidate experience
Drive process improvement within the executive recruiting function, advocating for tools and best practices that support Cars Commerce’s growth objectives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of in-house and retained executive recruiting experience, with a focus on C-level and senior leadership roles, ideally within high-growth industries
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence with C-suite stakeholders and hiring leaders, guiding them through strategic hiring decisions with a successful track record of partnering with senior executives and influencing talent strategies
Proficient with ATS, CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean and talent mapping
Deep expertise in competency-based interviews, executive assessments, leadership evaluation, and executive profiling
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to engage and influence both candidates and stakeholders
Ability to uphold Cars Commerce's values by handling sensitive information with the utmost professionalism
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
A focus on achieving measurable results, with a data-driven approach to continuous improvement in recruiting metrics and outcomes
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Preferred
Experience with Workday and G-Suite are a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Generous PTO
Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
Company
Cars Commerce
Cars Commerce is an audience-driven technology company that simplifies buying and selling cars.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Vetter
Director, President and CEO
Recent News
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