Drivetime

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Drivetime$80K — $95K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of recruiting experience, focusing on high-volume hiring.
  • 2-3+ years of leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Deep understanding of the retail industry's talent needs and trends.
  • Proficiency in recruiting metrics and data-driven performance.
  • Experience in creating scalable recruiting processes in fast-paced settings.
  • Strong prioritization skills for resource allocation.
  • Exceptional coaching abilities with a focus on team growth.
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing hiring decisions.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office; Workday experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team of high-volume recruiters to meet hiring goals.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable.
  • Create scalable recruiting strategies to build strong candidate pipelines.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs.
  • Ensure efficiency in full-cycle recruiting processes from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Analyze recruiting metrics to improve time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates.
  • Identify and resolve process inefficiencies to enhance hiring quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(K) plan with company contributions and life insurance options.
  • Opportunities for professional growth with promotions available each year.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support your education and career development.
  • Wellness program offering coaching, cash incentives, and discounts for participation.
  • Fun work environment with game rooms and social events to relax and connect.
  • In-house gym available for employee wellness and fitness.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including wellness days and holidays.
Full Job Description
That's Nice, But What's the Job?

In short, as the Manager of Talent Acquisition you are responsible for delivering against aggressive hiring targets, building scalable recruiting processes, and ensuring consistent execution across hiring initiatives. You will partner closely with business leaders to forecast hiring demand, allocate recruiting resources effectively, and continuously optimize high-volume hiring operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands operational rigor, and knows how to motivate teams to deliver results at scale.

In long, as the Manager of Talent Acquisition you are responsible for:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-volume recruiters to achieve hiring targets across multiple business lines.
  • Set clear performance expectations, monitor requisition loads, and drive accountability through metrics and regular performance reviews.
  • Develop scalable recruiting strategies that generate strong candidate pipelines for high-volume roles.
  • Partner with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and proactively plan hiring strategies.
  • Ensure consistent, efficient full-cycle recruiting processes from sourcing through offer and onboarding.
  • Monitor and analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, conversion ratios, pipeline health, productivity, and offer acceptance rates.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and implement operational improvements to increase speed and quality of hire.
  • Maintain a strong focus on candidate experience while balancing speed and volume.
  • Standardize best practices, interview frameworks, and sourcing approaches across the team.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-priority roles.

The Specifics.
  • 5+ years of recruiting experience, including high-volume hiring responsibility.
  • 2-3+ years of direct leadership or mentorship experience
  • Strong understanding of the retail industry including it's unique talent requirements, trends and challenges.
  • Strong understanding of recruiting metrics and how to use data to drive performance.
  • Experience building structured, scalable recruiting processes in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and allocate resources across competing business demands.
  • Strong coaching and mentorship skills with a focus on team development.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence hiring leaders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with Workday is a plus.


So What About the Perks? Perks matter
  • Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
  • But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
  • Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
  • Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
  • Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
  • Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well... money matters!
  • Game Room. Gimme a break - no, not a Kit Kat ad but we do have a ping-pong table, a pool table and other games if you ever need a break in your day.
  • In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day, or finish strong with a workout!
  • Enjoy Social Events? Bring it on. Rally with your team for festive gatherings, team competitions or just to hang out!
  • We Care and Value YOU! Feel the love and let us treat you to company outings, personal rewards, amazing prizes & much more!
  • Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!


Anything Else? Absolutely.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

About Drivetime

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. is one of the largest used car dealership chains in the United States. The company specializes in providing auto financing for people with poor credit or no credit. DriveTime operates over 140 dealerships in 27 states and has sold over 1 million cars since its founding in 2002. The company's mission is to help people find and finance the perfect vehicle regardless of their credit history. DriveTime is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Learn more about Drivetime
Size
5,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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