Senior People Business Partner
CarvanaTempe, AZPosted 18 March 2026
Job Description
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.
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. Want more of the story? Check out our background here .
About the team and position
As a
Senior
Talent Partner , Talent Development
(Senior People Business Partner) you’ll bring a broad range of knowledge to the departments and initiatives you partner with while being a go-to resource on a variety of talent-related topics including, performance management, talent development, organizational development and employee engagement. You’ll get to roll-up your sleeves as you work closely with our leaders to cultivate and execute talent strategies that will help Carvana thrive.
You’ll help develop and execute aligned, data-informed talent decisions and introduce carefully crafted programs and processes and ensure they work for Carvana. No day will be exactly the same. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for talent development, a high level of flexibility and commitment, and the ability to tackle ambiguity and process improvement. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a unique, talent-driven company.
What you’ll be doing:
Partner with senior leaders in assigned departments in the development of a people and talent strategy and roadmap to support attraction, engagement, talent management, development coaching, and diversity inclusion.
Act as a trusted and credible partner who anticipates needs and proactively recommends solutions.
Serve as a partner and liaison between business leaders and other People Operations teams such as Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Benefits Leaves and Employee Relations.
Provide 1:1 coaching to department managers and leaders.
Conduct talent needs assessment and engage the appropriate SME to determine appropriate course of action and solutions; scan for future trends internally and externally.
Translate department strategy and objectives into specific milestones and goals to deliver key talent initiatives for the business.
Create and drive talent initiatives and/or programs within the department to improve talent processes, enhance the employee experience, and strengthen the skills of leaders- with a focus on continuous improvement.
Monitor performance against key talent metrics, review with business leaders and use the data to help drive people and talent decisions.
Support performance management, define career paths, and encourage a development-oriented culture.
Maintain updated knowledge of business needs and challenges to advise and consult on the talent strategy for a growing workforce.
Champion the use of of HRIS systems with leaders and employees
Drive large-scale change management efforts within the department, leveraging excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What you should know/have:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Training or related field.
At least 2 years of experience partnering with senior leadership on talent initiatives, including coaching managers.
Experience with HR technology required.
Solid organizational and project management skills.
Ability to analyze data to identify solutions.
High degree of integrity and honesty.
Excellent communication, including facilitation and presentation skills.
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