About Carvana
If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience.
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.
About the team and position
As a HR Business/Talent Partner, you’ll bring a broad range of knowledge to the departments and initiatives you partner with while being a go-to resource on a variety of talent-related topics including, performance management, talent development, organizational development, and employee engagement. You’ll get to roll-up your sleeves as you work closely with our leaders to cultivate and execute talent strategies that will help Carvana thrive. This is an individual contributor role (typically reporting into a Senior Talent Development Manager) and does not have recruiting ownership responsibilities.
You’ll help develop and execute aligned, data-informed talent decisions and introduce carefully crafted programs and processes and ensure they work for Carvana. No day will be exactly the same. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for talent development, a high level of flexibility and commitment, and the ability to tackle ambiguity and process improvement. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a unique, talent-driven company.
What you’ll be doing:
- Partner with senior leaders in assigned departments in the development of a people and talent strategy and roadmap to support attraction, engagement, talent management, development & coaching, and diversity & inclusion.
- Act as a trusted and credible partner who anticipates needs and proactively recommends solutions.
- Serve as a partner and liaison between business leaders and other People Operations teams such as Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Benefits & Leaves and Employee Relations.
- Provide 1:1 coaching to department managers and leaders.
- Conduct talent needs assessment and engage the appropriate SME to determine appropriate course of action and solutions; scan for future trends internally and externally.
- Translate department strategy and objectives into specific milestones and goals to deliver key talent initiatives for the business.
- Create and drive talent initiatives and/or programs within the department to improve talent processes, enhance the employee experience, and strengthen the skills of leaders- with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Monitor performance against key talent metrics, review with business leaders and use the data to help drive people and talent decisions.
- Support performance management, define career paths, and encourage a development-oriented culture.
- Maintain updated knowledge of business needs and challenges to advise and consult on the talent strategy for a growing workforce.
- Champion the use of of HRIS systems with leaders and employees
- Drive large-scale change management efforts within the department, leveraging excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What you should know/have:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Training or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience partnering with senior leadership on talent initiatives, including coaching managers.
- Experience with HR technology required.
- Solid organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to analyze data to identify solutions.
- High degree of integrity and honesty.
- Excellent communication, including facilitation and presentation skills.
- Ability to coach and motivate others with high influencing skills.
- Energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and find solutions.
- Ability to operate autonomously with limited supervision.
We’d love it if you also have
- A Masters degree from an accredited graduate school or university in Human Resources, Business, I/O Psychology, or related degree.
- Experience with the Workday HRIS.
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 of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
- A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.
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.
