Senior Community Specialist

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 were the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace and weve 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 30000 dealerships use our products. But theyre 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 Were looking for a versatile cross-functional Senior Community Specialist to join our People & Talent team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition youll bring to life our culture of inclusion and belonging specifically around our hiring and retention strategies. As the Senior Community Specialist in a highly visible role you will be at the forefront of creating a welcoming and supportive environment that values the unique perspectives and backgrounds of each employee ensuring that our organization remains innovative and dynamic. You will build and support safe inclusive spaces for internal employee resource groups blending community engagement with inclusion principles to foster a culture of belonging. You can expect to have cross-functional assignments and exposure to critical programming across the People & Talent function. Your ability to work in ambiguity foster strong stakeholder relationships and project manage through multiple priorities across different functional areas will be an asset. What youll do Strategy Execution & Program Management Support the development of and be responsible for the execution of the strategy for our evolving Community function by managing programs that align with the organizations business goals and values. Track and report out on each programs progress to senior audiences. ERG Partnership Be a trusted partner to our Employee Resource Groups and provide day-to-day coaching guidance and event support to ensure theyre having a meaningful impact on the organization. Escalate themes and ideas from the ERGs to senior management to inform the People Teams strategy. Leadership Coaching Serve as a coach and facilitator to help leaders think through challenges and accomplish strategic goals. Corporate Giving Serve as secondary support for charitable giving programs and events including volunteering efforts and fundraising activities. Process Sustainability Help maximize the impact of our contributions by building partnerships and creating sustainable processes. Event Execution Serve as an events thought partner and collaborator with others to elevate our internal events to become marquee experiences for our employees. Diversifying Talent Pools Assist with external partnerships that can help diversify our talent pools for hiring future Gurus. Careers take many paths at CarGurus. You can expect to collaborate on and lead projects that span the entire scope of our team. What youll bring Education Bachelors degree Experience 5 years of experience in project management preferred focus in community HR or DEIB. The ability to plan execute and measure multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously. Communication skills Strong presentation delivery problem solving and conflict resolution capabilities. Relationship Management Proven ability to build trust and manage key stakeholder relationships across all levels. Adaptability Comfortable working in ambiguity and managing multiple responsibilities across different functional areas. Collaboration Strong cross-functional collaborator with experience working within a larger HR or People & Talent team. Knowledge of performance career or assessment practices is vital. Inclusion Focus Passion for and or experience supporting Employee Resource Groups ERGs and community initiatives. Cultural Competence Ability to understand and navigate cultural differences and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary On-Target Earnings OTE for this position. On-Target Earnings OTE is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings which applies exclusively to sales roles. 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 bonusesincentives and Restricted Stock Units RSUs. Position Pay Range 91000 - 113000 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. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. 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. Thats why we hope youll apply even if you dont 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