This role is designed for a seasoned Talent Acquisition executive who has experience leading large teams (20+) in fast-paced, high-growth technology environment
Work type: hybrid
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: $204,000 – $255,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is designed for a seasoned Talent Acquisition executive who has experience leading large teams (20+) in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments. You should be a data-driven strategist comfortable advising C-suite leaders while simultaneously overseeing global operations across North America and Europe. The ideal candidate has a track record of scaling recruiting functions and implementing modern HR technology. This is a high-visibility, senior leadership position reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from **$204k - $255k**, plus Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and discretionary bonuses. You’ll enjoy a hybrid work model in Boston with premium perks like free daily lunch, commuting coverage, and a "people-first" culture that has maintained profitability for over 15 years. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have extensive experience managing recruiting operations and high-performing teams in a global capacity. * Use data and market intelligence to influence workforce planning and executive decision-making. * Are skilled at building talent pipelines for specialized roles in the US and international markets like Dublin. * Thrive in "build mode," where you can modernize hiring systems and improve candidate experience.
Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
As our Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, you will shape the future of CarGurus by building and leading a world-class function that consistently hires exceptional, diverse talent. This highly visible, strategic role reports to the Chief People Officer and serves as a key member of the People & Talent Leadership Team. You will partner closely with executives across the business to design forward-looking talent strategies that fuel growth, raise the bar on talent quality, and strengthen leadership capability across the company.
This is a unique opportunity to architect the next phase of CarGurus’ people growth—ensuring we have the systems, processes, insights, and pipelines needed to attract the absolute best talent in Boston, Dublin, and beyond.
What you'll doTalent Strategy & Executive Partnership:
Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Position Pay Range
$204,000—$255,000 USD
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid