Executive Recruiter

Cars.com LLC; United States; Remote; USD 154,200 - 192,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

Generous PTO and paid holidays

New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

Job summary

Cars.com LLC is looking for an exceptional Executive Recruiter to lead the sourcing and hiring of high-impact senior-level talent. This person will develop strategies aligned with the company's mission while collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure a diverse and inclusive hiring process.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of recruiting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a proven ability to influence C-suite leaders. The position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of in-house and retained executive recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Proficient with ATS, CRM systems, and advanced sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to attract executive talent.
• Lead the assessment and selection process for executive roles.
• Own the candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.

Skills

Executive recruiting experience

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

ATS experience

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workday

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Recruiter with a proven track record of identifying, engaging, and securing high-impact, senior level talent across multiple functions. This individual will play a strategic role in shaping our leadership pipeline, recruiting top‑tier talent who align with our values and drive transformational results.

What You’ll Do

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 Car Commerce’s value proposition.
• Champion diversity and inclusion throughout the executive hiring process, fostering a diverse talent pipeline and promoting inclusive hiring practices.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• 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.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a trusted partner to Cars Commerce’s executive team, establishing and maintaining best practices for internal executive recruiting capability.
• Educate the 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, balancing service delivery with strategic guidance and an external talent perspective.
• Deliver business reviews and executive communication including reports, job descriptions, candidate profiles, interview preparations, and stakeholder updates.

Candidate Engagement

• 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.

Operational Excellence

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to influence C‑suite stakeholders and hiring leaders, guiding them through strategic hiring decisions with a successful track record of partnering with senior executives.
• Proficient with ATS, CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean and talent mapping; experience with Workday and G‑Suite is a plus.
• 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.

Strategic Mindset

• Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Builds Networks

• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

Results Orientation

• A focus on achieving measurable results, with a data‑driven approach to continuous improvement in recruiting metrics and outcomes.

Organizational Savvy

• Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people‑related organizational dynamics.

Balancing Stakeholders

• Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Business Insight

• Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Salary Range

$154,200.00 – $192,750.00 (Base salary; additional bonus and equity programs may apply depending on level and role). Full‑time position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set‑Up
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, including floating holiday, volunteer day, and recharge day
• Refuel – a service‑based recognition program giving additional paid time away to learn, grow, and reset

EEO Statement

Cars Commerce is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are not sponsoring visas.