Lead Technology Recruiter

Lead Technology Recruiter (Auto Finance) The Opportunity: Be the Catalyst for a Major Turnaround We are a leading national consumer finance company with a 15-year legacy of stability and success. Following our recent acquisition and the appointment of a new CEO, we are entering a transformative chapter. Are you a strategic recruiter who thrives on building something from the ground up? We are a well-established leader in the auto finance sector embarking on a high-stakes, high-reward corporate turnaround. We are looking for a Lead Technology Recruiter to be the architect of our new Engineer and Data departments. You won't just be filling seats; you will be hand-selecting talent that modernizes our technology stack and reshapes our future. If you have deep roots in consumer finance - specifically auto - and a passion for high-growth tech environments, we want to talk to you. Key Responsibilities Engineering Department Build-Out: Partner directly with the CTO and VP of Engineering to define hiring roadmaps, draft technical job descriptions, and scale the software engineering and data management teams. Full-Lifecycle Technical Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end process for specialized roles, including Backend/Frontend Engineers, Data Architects, Analysts, and DevOps. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Lead internal sourcing efforts while managing relationships with external executive search firms and niche agencies to ensure a consistent talent pipeline. Cross-Functional Hiring: Facilitate placements across broader corporate functions (Operations, Risk, Compliance) to ensure a cohesive onboarding experience for all new hires. Process Optimization: Design and implement a scalable interview process that includes technical assessments and cultural fit evaluations. Candidate Experience & Onboarding: Act as the primary brand ambassador, ensuring a seamless transition from the first outreach to the first day on the job. Who You Are The Industry Expert: You have 5+ years of experience in internal recruiting, specifically within Consumer Finance (Auto Finance experience is a major plus). You understand the regulatory landscape and the specific challenges of the lending industry. The Technical Gatekeeper: You are comfortable reviewing resumes for complex engineering and data management roles. You know the difference between a Data Engineer and a Data Scientist and can vet candidates for technical aptitude and "turnaround" mindset. The Relationship Builder: You have a proven track record of managing both internal stakeholders and external recruiting partners. The Strategist: don't just "post and pray." You use data-driven sourcing techniques to find passive talent in a competitive market. Qualifications 5+ years of corporate/internal technical recruiting experience. Direct experience in the Auto Finance or Fintech industry. Proven ability to build technical departments (Engineering, Data Science, etc.) from early-stage to maturity. Expertise in ATS management, LinkedIn Recruiter, and technical sourcing tools. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence C-suite leadership. Location & Work Schedule Location: This role offers a hybrid work schedule and is preferred for candidates based in or willing to commute to our offices in Tempe, AZ, or Coppell, TX. Schedule: Hybrid Why Join Us? This is a unique moment to join a company with a solid foundation that is pivotally investing in technology. You will have the autonomy to build your own processes, the resources of an established firm, and the excitement of a tech-forward transformation.