Recruiting Partner
🇺🇸 United States
Management
Internship
Legal
Recruitment
HR
$50,000 - $75,000
Recruiting Partner
from 🇺🇸 United States
$50,000 - $75,000
Dealership:
L0105 Lithia Home OfficeLithia & Driveway | Recruiting Partner
At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.
Location:Des Moines, Iowa
Compensation Range:$50,000-$75,000,a typical starting range of$55,000-65,000.Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.
The Recruiting Partner is responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring culturally aligned talent who will help us achieve our mission of Growth Powered by People. This role goes beyond transactional hiring, emphasizing strong relationship building with hiring managers and candidates as top priority. Success in the role requires cultivating partnerships with schools, engaging in the community, long-term success of hires, and effectively and efficiently leveraging recruitment tools and processes to execute Lithia & Driveway’s People & Culture strategy.Â
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What You'll Do
Hiring Manager Partnership:
- Partner with hiring managers to define selection criteria for open positions and select the best candidates for hireÂ
- Collaborate with hiring managers across various departments to ensure a seamless and effective recruitment processÂ
- Coach hiring managers on effective interviewing, candidate feedback, and selection processesÂ
- Provide hiring managers with detailed summaries on all screened candidates Â
Recruitment:Â
- Source talent through active and passive methods, including events, databases, referrals, and direct outreachÂ
- Screen all candidates for culture-fit, quality, and long-term potential
- Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear and timely communication from sourcing through onboardingÂ
- When possible, prioritize hiring culturally aligned talent over experience and trainable skillsÂ
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Managers to proactively anticipate internal movement and plan for future openingsÂ
- Maintain long-term relationships with high potential hires ensuring role satisfactionÂ
Pipeline, Early Career, and Community:
- Recruit and align high potential candidates to early career pipeline programs including internships, rotational programs, and technician apprenticeshipsÂ
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needsÂ
- Collaborate with store leadership to convert early career talent into hires and identify opportunities to leverage pipeline programsÂ
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools and other market partners Â
- Represent the organization at career fairs, recruitment events, and other community outreach initiativesÂ
What You'll Bring:
- Experience in high-volume, full-cycle recruiting (automotive or retail a plus)
- Strong ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with a sense of urgency
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Â Â
- Competitive payÂ
- Medical, Dental and Vision PlansÂ
- Paid Holidays & PTOÂ
- Short and Long-Term DisabilityÂ
- Paid Life InsuranceÂ
- 401(k) Retirement PlanÂ
- Employee Stock Purchase PlanÂ
- Lithia Learning CenterÂ
- Vehicle Purchase DiscountsÂ
- Wellness Programs ​
For a more detailed view, visit:Â www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.Â






