Group 1 Automotive

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Remote)

Group 1 Automotive • $105K — $110K *
Bowie, MD 20716In-Person
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years talent acquisition experience, with a focus on high-volume recruitment.
  • Proven ability to mentor and influence cross-functional team members.
  • Advanced sourcing skills, including Boolean searches and passive outreach.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and diplomacy to effectively influence leaders.
  • Experience in building talent pipelines and forming external partnerships.
  • Data fluency to interpret and present recruitment metrics effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for Service Technicians and critical roles across 50-70 stores.
  • Develop scalable, high-volume sourcing strategies tailored for diverse hiring needs.
  • Collaborate with HRBPs on workforce planning and serve as a strategic talent advisor.
  • Support and coach Talent Acquisition Partners and Coordinators in recruiting processes.
  • Demonstrate leadership by setting clear direction and acting as a player-coach.
  • Establish sustainable talent pipelines through community engagement and partnerships.
  • Drive the adoption of modern recruitment processes with empathy and analytical insights.
  • Analyze hiring metrics and provide actionable recommendations to improve recruitment performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for leadership development and mentorship.
  • Engagement in a data-driven recruitment process.
  • Chance to create impact through community partnerships and talent pipeline initiatives.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on organizational change.
Full Job Description
Overview

As Group 1 continues to evolve and strengthen our Talent Acquisition Department, we are introducing the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner role to support our most critical and complex hiring needs. This role is designed to elevate our recruiting strategy, drive consistency across markets, and provide additional leadership within a newly developed TA team.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is the most advanced recruiting role on the Talent Acquisition team and serves as a strategic advisor, execution lead, and pipeline architect for high impact hiring needs across the organization. This role designs and leads complex, full-cycle searches for Service Technicians, Corporate functions, Business Service Center roles, and specialty positions, delivering a white-glove hiring experience at every step.

This position functions as a Team Lead by providing daily guidance, mentorship, and process alignment for Talent Acquisition Partners. The Senior TA Partner helps drive organizational change as we transition to a market-embedded, strategic, and data-driven talent model. This includes building external talent pipelines, influencing hiring leaders through new expectations, and elevating hiring outcomes across markets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for Service Technicians, niche, and business-critical roles across assigned region comprised of 50-70 stores
  • Create and execute high-volume sourcing strategies that are scalable
  • Partner with HRBPs and business leadership on workforce planning, demand forecasting, and upcoming pipeline needs. Serve as the strategic advisor for talent trends, market data, and hiring best practices
  • Act as the primary support and escalation point for Talent Acquisition Partners and Coordinators. Coach the team through intake quality, structured interviews, sourcing strategy, time management, and process adoption
  • Model leadership presence: give direction with diplomacy, respectfully, and influence as a player-coach
  • Build sustainable, ongoing pipelines for Service Technicians through: trade and technical school partnerships, workforce centers, veteran transition programs, community hiring channels, job fairs, and talent networks. Create scalable recruiting events, programs, and pipelines
  • Drive adoption of modern TA processes with tact, respect, and emotional intelligence. Address objections with data, labor insights, and strategic recommendations. Consult leaders with varying readiness levels toward GP1 standards. Maintain strong relationships while setting expectations to safeguard candidate experience
  • Regularly analyze funnel metrics, aging roles, pipeline health, and conversion gaps. Present data-backed recommendations to leaders to drive performance improvements


Qualifications

  • This role supports our Eastern Region, so candidates must currently reside in one of the following states: ME, MA, CT, MD, NJ, NY, NC, NH, SC, FL, GA
  • 7+ years talent acquisition experience; high volume recruitment experience required.
  • Proven ability to mentor recruiters and influence cross-functional partners
  • Advanced sourcing skillset: Boolean, talent mapping, passive outreach, competitive market research, etc
  • Advanced emotional intelligence, diplomacy, business acumen, and the strength to influence leaders who are evolving at different speeds
  • Experience creating talent pipelines and external market partnerships
  • Data fluency: able to tell the story behind the numbers
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Compensation: $105K-$110K/yr

About Group 1 Automotive

Group 1 Automotive owns and operates about 130 franchises at approximately 100 dealerships, as well as about 25 collision service centers in more than a dozen states. Group 1 Automotive also has a handful of franchises in the UK. The company's dealerships offer new (60% of sales) and used cars and light trucks under more than 30 different brands. It also offers financing, provides maintenance and repair services, and sells replacement parts.

Group 1 Automotive Careers

Join the dynamic team at Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail and service. We are currently expanding our team globally, offering unparalleled job opportunities for professionals passionate about the automotive industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Group 1 Automotive, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our company is committed to your professional growth and development, providing a platform where your skills can shine and lead to significant career advancements. Whether you are looking for a leadership role or a position to kickstart your career, Group 1 Automotive has a place for you.

Explore Our Diverse Opportunities

From sales to service, technology to management, Group 1 Automotive offers a variety of career paths filled with promising job opportunities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusive culture ensures that every team member is valued and given the chance to succeed.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with Group 1 Automotive through our internship programs. These opportunities allow you to gain hands-on experience, develop essential industry skills, and network with professionals. Internships can often lead to full-time positions, making them a great stepping stone for ambitious students and recent graduates.

Professional Growth and Benefits

Group 1 Automotive is not just about hiring; it's about nurturing leadership and facilitating continuous professional development. We offer robust training programs, including diversity training and leadership workshops, to help you grow at every stage of your career. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families.

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Group 1 Automotive and You

At Group 1 Automotive, we empower our employees to take charge of their careers. With support for networking, continuous training, and access to global opportunities, the potential for growth is limitless. Be part of a team that drives the automotive industry forward, embracing challenges and celebrating successes together.

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Learn more about Group 1 Automotive
Size
13,711 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$286.4 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.4%
Revenue
$10.8 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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