Recruiter II, Field Recruiting

About the role

As a Recruiter II, Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of CarMax field teams. You will independently develop and execute recruiting strategies, partner with hiring managers, and guide candidates through a seamless hiring process. This role requires strong business‑partner management skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating an iconic candidate experience while ensuring CarMax attracts top talent across multiple markets.

Team Overview

You’ll join a collaborative Talent Acquisition team dedicated to supporting CarMax’s growth. In this fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment, you’ll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business partners to deliver a best‑in‑class recruiting experience. Your contributions will help shape the future of CarMax by bringing in talented associates who share our values.

Role Responsibilities

• Independently develop and execute effective recruiting strategies to meet hiring demands, including proactive sourcing of passive and non‑passive candidates.
• Effectively manage the holistic application and hiring process from posting requisitions, conducting interviews, to delivering offer recommendations.
• Guide CarMax hiring managers through the interview and hiring process to ensure fair and consistent candidate selection methods.
• Serve as the primary candidate contact, delivering an exceptional experience.
• Build a consultative relationship with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on hiring needs.
• Manage candidate workflow accurately in CarMax’s applicant tracking system.
• Participate in recruiting events such as job fairs, college outreach, and community engagement initiatives to strengthen CarMax’s employer brand (as needed).
• Champion change and process improvements across the Talent Acquisition team and hiring process as needed.
• Use recruiting and market data to help make decisions and inform actions.
• Identify resources to self‑educate in recruitment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience, with at least 1 year of sourcing and interviewing experience.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (messaging, phone, email, in‑person).
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and hiring needs.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and experience managing candidates through structured workflows.
• Expertise in sourcing and engaging passive candidates through multiple channels.
• Some Recruiter II roles may require flexibility to work across different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of full‑life‑cycle recruiting experience.

About CarMax

CarMax revolutionized the used‑car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. With over 250 store locations, more than 30,000 associates, and recognition as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, we are committed to customer experience, innovation, and community. As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement that empowers the modern customer and drives progress.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $64,400.00 – $96,600.00 and may be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time (up to 48 hours of sick time per year; 80‑200 hours of vacation after a 90‑day waiting period for full‑time hourly/commission‑eligible associates).
• Six paid scheduled holidays per year plus one floating holiday; holiday premium pay if worked.
• Full‑time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.
• Access to CarMax Benefits website for detailed information.
• Reasonable accommodation available upon request to complete the CarMax job application.