Recruiting Partner

Dealership:
L0105 Lithia Home Office

Lithia & 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. 

What You'll Do

Hiring Manager Partnership:

Partner with hiring managers to define selection criteria for open positions and select the best candidates for hire 
Collaborate with hiring managers across various departments to ensure a seamless and effective recruitment process 
Coach hiring managers on effective interviewing, candidate feedback, and selection processes 
Provide hiring managers with detailed summaries on all screened candidates  

Recruitment: 

Source talent through active and passive methods, including events, databases, referrals, and direct outreach 
Screen all candidates for culture-fit, quality, and long-term potential
Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear and timely communication from sourcing through onboarding 
When possible, prioritize hiring culturally aligned talent over experience and trainable skills 
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Managers to proactively anticipate internal movement and plan for future openings 
Maintain long-term relationships with high potential hires ensuring role satisfaction 

Pipeline, Early Career, and Community:

Recruit and align high potential candidates to early career pipeline programs including internships, rotational programs, and technician apprenticeships 
Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs 
Collaborate with store leadership to convert early career talent into hires and identify opportunities to leverage pipeline programs 
Build and maintain partnerships with schools and other market partners  
Represent the organization at career fairs, recruitment events, and other community outreach initiatives 

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:  
Competitive pay 
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans 
Paid Holidays & PTO 
Short and Long-Term Disability 
Paid Life Insurance 
401(k) Retirement Plan 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
Lithia Learning Center 
Vehicle Purchase Discounts 
Wellness Programs ​

For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com. 

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.