Executive Recruiter

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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