IT Recruiter (contract)

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

At AutoNation, we're not just interested in keeping up with the times - we're dedicated to leading the charge. We're passionate about innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, all while keeping our customers, coworkers, and communities in the driver’s seat. We believe that together, we can create a brighter future for everyone.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple teams within the IT, Technology, and Digital organizations.
• Manage 15–20 open requisitions at a time, adjusting your approach based on role complexity and business priority.
• Partner with department leaders, HR Business Partners, and senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using ATS, CRM platforms, job boards, social media, and direct outreach.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor—offering market insights, compensation benchmarking, and consultative guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience through timely, thoughtful communication at every stage.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Workday ATS and CRM tools to support data integrity and reporting.
• Flex support across other departments and Field Talent Acquisition teams as business needs evolve.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment or agency supporting large enterprise clients.
• Proven success hiring for technical and corporate roles across diverse functions.
• Ability to manage high requisition volume while maintaining quality, speed, and stakeholder confidence.
• Strong skills in sourcing, screening, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation.
• Comfort in a matrixed organization with experience engaging executives and senior business leaders.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (Workday preferred), sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter), and CRMs.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and a collaborative spirit to support other business units as priorities shift.

Our DRIVE Culture:

• Deliver Results — You’re a skilled sourcer / recruiter who finds talent others can’t, sets ambitious goals, and follows through.
• Respect Others — You lead every interaction—with candidates, managers, and peers—with empathy, integrity, and care.
• Ignite Performance — You’re an early adopter who stays ahead of recruiting trends and knows how to leverage the latest tools and social sourcing strategies.
• Value Accountability — Candidate experience matters deeply to you, and you hold yourself to a high standard in everything you do.
• Elevate the Business — People you have worked with describe you as passionate, creative, and collaborative.