The Talent Acquisition Manager at Lithia & Driveway is responsible for collaborating with senior leaders to define role requirements and create Ideal Candidate Profiles. This role includes maintaining a diverse talent pipeline, sourcing and engaging potential candidates through various channels, and tracking key metrics to enhance our recruitment strategies.

Candidates for the Talent Acquisition Manager role at Lithia & Driveway should possess proven experience of at least 5 years in talent acquisition, especially in sourcing executive-level roles. Proven ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with senior executives, proficiency in applicant tracking systems, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Lithia & Driveway supports Talent Acquisition Managers by providing an empowering environment focused on growth, access to a comprehensive training program through the Lithia Learning Center, and robust metrics to improve sourcing strategies, enabling them to achieve success in their recruitment efforts.

The Talent Acquisition Manager at Lithia & Driveway is tasked with facilitating a thorough onboarding process for General Manager candidates, ensuring they are well-supported during their first 90 days of employment, thus fostering a seamless transition into their new roles.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at Lithia & Driveway, you’ll enjoy top-tier industry benefits, including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid holidays, short and long-term disability options, a 401(k) retirement plan, and wellness programs, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

When answering this question, detail your specific experiences and methods used to source leadership talent. Highlight any successful strategies you've implemented and the outcomes you achieved, focusing on your understanding of the nuances involved in recruiting for higher-level roles.

To effectively respond, share your strategies for creating a diverse talent pipeline. Discuss the importance of inclusion in the recruitment process and mention specific channels or resources you've successfully utilized to reach a variety of candidate backgrounds.

Use the STAR method to provide a structured answer. Explain the situation, the task at hand, the action you took to influence leadership, and the results of your efforts. This illustrates your communication and persuasive skills in talent acquisition.

Discuss the importance of metrics in recruitment, and provide examples of key performance indicators you regularly monitor, like time-to-fill, candidate satisfaction scores, or offer acceptance rates. Emphasize your analytical approach and how you use this data to inform decisions.

Illustrate your methods of personalizing communication with candidates, such as regular updates or check-in calls. Highlighting your commitment to candidate experience showcases your interpersonal skills, a vital aspect of the Talent Acquisition Manager role.

In your answer, refer to specific strategies you've used to enhance onboarding experiences, such as setting up mentorship programs, providing resources, or soliciting feedback from new hires. This shows your understanding of how onboarding impacts retention.

Here, emphasize your commitment to confidentiality and discretion, detailing any relevant policies you've adhered to in past roles. Discuss how respecting candidate privacy is essential in maintaining trust and integrity in the recruitment process.

Provide examples of applicant tracking systems or recruitment software you are familiar with. Discuss how these tools have improved your efficiency and candidate experience and demonstrate your tech-savviness in the recruitment field.

Detail a specific campaign, outlining your goals, strategies, and results. Highlight any challenges you overcame during the campaign and what you learned from the experience to show your capability in managing comprehensive recruitment efforts.

For this question, reflect on Lithia & Driveway's values, culture, and opportunities. Articulate how your professional goals align with the company’s mission and how you can contribute to its growth, demonstrating your enthusiasm for the role.