Senior Recruiter, Field Recruiting

CarMax Enterprise Services, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Paid time away for salaried staff

Job summary

CarMax Enterprise Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Recruiter for Field Recruiting to lead full-cycle talent acquisition for CarMax field teams across multiple markets with a focus on structured selection and a strong candidate experience.

You will own the hiring strategy end to end, from requisition posting through interview scheduling and offers, while partnering with senior leaders to address hiring needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience recruiting across varied roles and supporting senior leaders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication across messaging, phone, email, and in person.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and structured workflows.
• Expertise in sourcing and engaging passive candidates via multiple channels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans including proactive sourcing.
• Own the hiring strategy end to end from requisition to offer.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates and hiring managers.
• Partner with leadership to support hiring strategy across markets.
• Coach managers on structured interview practices.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Participate in events to strengthen employer brand.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Senior leadership partnering

Candidate experience

Relationship building

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Specialty search software

Job description

The Senior Recruiter for Field Recruiting will lead full-cycle talent acquisition efforts for CarMax 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 CarMax’s employer brand.
• Collaborate with leadership to address recruiting challenges and recommend actionable solutions that improve recruiting efficiency and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Specialty search software

Location

Richmond, VA (onsite)

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is USD 81,600 - 122,400.

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