What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Partner position at Left Lane Auto?
About The Role
The People & Culture Talent Partner is the engine behind our ability to find, attract, and hire great people. This role owns the full recruitment lifecycle — from the moment a requisition opens to the day a new hire walks through the door — and is the person our hiring managers count on to bring both urgency and strategy to every search.
This is not a reactive, post-and-pray role. The ideal candidate will not “just source talent; they build dynamic talent ecosystems that foster internal mobility, agile workforce planning, and proactive hiring strategies." Our Talent Acquisition Partner is the architect of that ecosystem — keeping pipelines warm, candidates engaged, and our ATS working hard for us every day.
This position is located in our office in Champaign, IL
What You’ll Do
Left Lane Auto is a tight-knit organization with decades of experience owning and operating successful automotive repair shops across the country. We have a proven track record of innovation and success and are looking to expand our operations by actively engaging with business owners looking to sell their business.
No matter the size of your organization, Left Lane has the resources and capital to make any deal happen, in a time frame that works for you. Whether you have one location or 20, reach out to us for a confidential conversation about the process.
Left Lane Auto has a proven track record of success –for owners, employees, and customers alike.
Across our brands, we strive to deliver the very best customer service to our clients. We’re proud to deliver and maintain unparalleled standards of quality in our service so that once a vehicle leaves our shop, it’s back on the road running smoothly and safely.
The People & Culture Talent Partner is the engine behind our ability to find, attract, and hire great people. This role owns the full recruitment lifecycle — from the moment a requisition opens to the day a new hire walks through the door — and is the person our hiring managers count on to bring both urgency and strategy to every search.
This is not a reactive, post-and-pray role. The ideal candidate will not “just source talent; they build dynamic talent ecosystems that foster internal mobility, agile workforce planning, and proactive hiring strategies." Our Talent Acquisition Partner is the architect of that ecosystem — keeping pipelines warm, candidates engaged, and our ATS working hard for us every day.
This position is located in our office in Champaign, IL
What You’ll Do
- Full-Cycle Recruiting — Manage end-to-end recruitment across a portfolio of roles; screen, interview, coordinate, and close offers while ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- ATS Management (Paycor) — Serve as the team's Paycor power user; maintain accurate candidate records, manage requisitions and reporting, and train hiring managers on best practices.
- Passive Sourcing — Proactively build pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and referral networks; nurture relationships before the need is urgent.
- Process Improvement — Audit and improve recruiting workflows; develop standardized templates, interview guides, and scorecards that scale.
- Hiring Manager Partnership — Act as a strategic advisor; set expectations, surface risks early, and coach managers on inclusive and compliant hiring practices.
- 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a demonstrated track record of filling roles across a variety of functions and levels
- Experience with high-volume and/or multi-site recruiting strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with Paycor Recruiting or a comparable ATS platform required; Paycor-specific experience is a significant plus
- Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other creative channels
- Experience building or improving recruiting processes, templates, or programs
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field — or equivalent experience
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or LinkedIn Recruiter certification a plus
- This position primarily operates in a professional office setting
- Routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, video conferencing platforms, and collaboration tools
- Standard business hours apply; flexibility may be required to accommodate candidates in different time zones or hiring manager schedules
- Some in-person presence at hiring events, job fairs, or store/site visits may be required
- Primarily sedentary role; the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and phone
- Occasional standing, walking, and moving throughout the office or event venues
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., recruiting materials, event supplies)
- Ability to read documents and view computer screens for prolonged periods
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
Left Lane Auto is a tight-knit organization with decades of experience owning and operating successful automotive repair shops across the country. We have a proven track record of innovation and success and are looking to expand our operations by actively engaging with business owners looking to sell their business.
No matter the size of your organization, Left Lane has the resources and capital to make any deal happen, in a time frame that works for you. Whether you have one location or 20, reach out to us for a confidential conversation about the process.
Left Lane Auto has a proven track record of success –for owners, employees, and customers alike.
Across our brands, we strive to deliver the very best customer service to our clients. We’re proud to deliver and maintain unparalleled standards of quality in our service so that once a vehicle leaves our shop, it’s back on the road running smoothly and safely.