What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner Team position at Carvana?
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. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine ?!
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
The Senior Manager, HR / Talent Development is obsessed with people, ensuring they love their job, and executing a holistic people plan & strategies to elevate the employee experience and continuously raise the bar on the performance & development of our people. This role is responsible for partnering with department leadership to drive organizational effectiveness through the execution and management of multiple Talent programs and processes, such as performance management, talent development, organizational development, and employee engagement. This team collaborates with, but is NOT directly responsible for recruiting, payroll, benefits, or training. The Senior Manager is a consultative and thoughtful People Operations professional, ready to roll up their sleeves to partner with our fabulous Operations teams.
As a Senior Manager of Talent Development, you will oversee a team of talent development professionals, responsible for driving the effectiveness of talent programs and processes to support the continued growth and development of our Operations teams. In addition, you’ll provide consultation to leaders regarding change management, organizational design, employee engagement, and team effectiveness. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Carvana’s talent and will see your insights have an immediate impact in an exciting, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company.
The Senior Manager, Talent Development (Operations) position is based out of our Tempe, AZ Carvana Headquarters, and commutes into the office Monday-Friday.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive and execute defined projects around talent planning, career development, employee development, diversity and employee engagement initiatives
- Build trusting relationships and partnerships with department leaders.
- Partner with department leaders to ensure the most effective organizational structure is in place and that each team member has role clarity as the organization grows and changes
- Successfully deploy talent reviews, promotions and merit increase cycle. Serve as an advisor on compensation related activities.
- Lead change-management efforts of ad-hoc people initiatives, as needed.
- Build and implement programs and processes that will elevate the employee experience.
- Coach department leadership on people strategy including team structure (organizational design), hiring, performance management, compensation, recognition, and learning development.
- Empower managers to build amazing teams by providing them with the necessary tools, resources and training needed – collaborate with Leadership Development team & technical training team to supplement leader & employee development.
- Lead and oversee the development and implementation of leadership development and other development focused programs.
- Collaborate with internal partners in Learning & Design and Technical / Functional Training to create and facilitate relevant and effective development content.
- Assess employee development needs and recommend solutions.
- Work closely with leadership and employees to improve team / leadership effectiveness, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Other duties as assigned
What you should know / have
What we’ll offer in return
Other requirements
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
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.
