Talent Acquisition Specialist

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, as a Talent Acquisition Specialist you will play a pivotal role in finding the people who are crucial to our success. Acting as an individual contributor, you will be on the front line of talent pipelining for the company and work closely with the hiring leaders to develop, drive and execute comprehensive search strategies designed to recruit roles across all skill levels.

In long, our Talent Acquisition Specialists are responsible for:

• Set, track, and follow-up on all candidates

• Focus on efficient, timely follow up of sourced leads to ensure the highest success rate in setting up interviews with solid qualified and interested candidates

• Determine the type of employment and company experience the candidate is seeking and respond accordingly

• Develop professional relationships with candidates to identify their goals and ambitions

• Develop and maintain business relationships with various hiring managers within DriveTime

• Fully explain the steps of the DriveTime interview process to candidates so that candidates are clear on expectations

• Maintain positive working relationships with immediate team members and the company's HR and recruiting team

• Conduct business within DriveTime policies and procedures

• Create and build positive relationships with hiring managers

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.

• A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it! 

• Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.

• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together.

• Passionate and goal-oriented. We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic about their work and is passionate about not only meeting their goals but exceeding them.

• Organization and time management skills in spades.  You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.

• Master of managing.  You’ll need the ability to effectively manage processes and work with all level of employee and customers.

The Specifics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent years of experience.

• 1+ years of recruiting experience in a professional environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Experience using sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed for candidate outreach and talent pipeline development.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with candidates and hiring managers.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.

Nice to Haves.

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), such as Workday.

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.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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!