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Recruiter, Talent Acquisition (Operations)

Carvana
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
About Carvana

At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years.

Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.

Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do.

About The Team And Position

The Recruiter within our Operations Talent team provides professional recruitment services, to ensure our operations department(s) meets all staffing needs, and that all candidates and prospective employees have the best possible hiring experience! As a Recruiter for one or more of our Operations teams (Customer Care, Logistics, Inspection/Reconditioning Centers, Market Operations, ADESA Auctions), you’ll perform the full-cycle 360 recruitment process for various sites across the country - focusing mostly on filling skilled-level positions. Developing strong business relationships with your stakeholders and understanding their hiring needs is key. You’ll see your insights and efforts have an immediate, tangible impact every day in an exciting and unique company.

Important Details

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

  • Upon hire, the Operations Recruiter will begin a required six month review and assessment period to ensure the consistent ability to meet role-specific performance and competency standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Independently source candidates through various methods such as social media, Indeed, Carvana website.
  • Conduct in-depth screenings and interviews via phone.
  • Provide resumes and screening notes for hiring manager interviews.
  • Conduct talent/skills, role-fit, and culture-fit assessments and advise the business accordingly.
  • Manage the candidate expectations regarding the background check process, while working with both candidates and colleagues to ensure our candidates are processed for a successful hire.
  • Develop hiring leader relationships and a strong understanding of the Operations team(s) business and gaps, and advise on effective hiring strategies.
  • Focus on a high conversion rate from interview to offer.
  • Help us build a stronger company. Every day.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Have/know

  • 3 years of full cycle and high-volume recruiting experience.
  • Experience using recruiting applications and creative methods to source qualified candidates. We use Greenhouse and Tenstreet ATS.
  • Experience working with hiring managers and adapting sourcing strategies to match the needs of the team.
  • Ability to operate with a sense of urgency without sacrificing accuracy. We are fast-paced and need people who can keep up!
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Comfortable with change and can easily adapt.

It would be great if you also have

  • Experience recruiting for automotive, logistics, or customer service industries.

What We’ll Offer In Return

  • Full-Time salary position with a competitive salary.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • 401K with company match.
  • A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
  • A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
  • Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
  • A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other Requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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