Jeff Carr, Cir, Cdr
About Jeff Carr, Cir, Cdr
Jeff Carr is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Lennox, specializing in the Commercial and Residential Division. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment across various industries, having held positions at several notable companies including COMPAREX USA, Southwest Airlines, and Topgolf.
Work at Lennox
Jeff Carr currently serves as the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for the Commercial and Residential Division at Lennox. He has been in this role since 2023, working from the company's Richardson, Texas location. In this position, he focuses on enhancing talent acquisition strategies and processes to meet the needs of the division.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Lennox, Jeff Carr held several significant roles in talent acquisition. He worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager for iHeartMedia from 2021 to 2023, and as a Senior Corporate Recruiter at Topgolf from 2017 to 2021. His experience also includes positions at COMPAREX USA, Southwest Airlines, and The Michaels Companies, where he specialized in technology recruiting.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Carr studied at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he earned a double major in Marketing and Operations Management from 1996 to 2001. He is certified as a LinkedIn Recruiter Expert and a LinkedIn Diversity Certified Recruiter. Additionally, he holds a Certified Internet Recruiter (Boolean Certified) designation from AIRS by ADP.
Recruiting Programs and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Jeff Carr has developed and implemented various recruiting programs. These include behavioral interview guides, recruiting playbooks, and intern programs. He has also coordinated career fairs and managed diversity programs, showcasing his commitment to inclusive hiring practices.
Technical Skills and Process Optimization
Jeff Carr has a strong background in optimizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and enhancing recruitment processes. He has experience with tools such as iCIMS, Workday, and Greenhouse, where he implemented calendar scheduling automation and improved ATS workflows. His efforts have led to the establishment of recruiting SLAs, metrics, and KPI dashboards.