Group 1 Automotive

Talent Acquisition Partner

Group 1 Automotive • $95K — $105K *
Arlington, TX 76010In-Person
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in high-volume full-cycle recruiting, managing 50+ requisitions at once.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.
  • Advanced sourcing skills including Boolean and talent mapping.
  • Experience in building talent pipelines through educational and military institutions.
  • Preferred experience supporting 15+ stores in a market.
  • Strong relationship management and data storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the dedicated talent acquisition partner for a defined market, adapting to varied hiring needs.
  • Develop and execute complex hiring strategies independently.
  • Lead change management and process adoption through relationships with market leadership.
  • Oversee the full hiring process from intake to HR handoff, ensuring a top-notch candidate experience.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines while reducing reliance on inbound applications.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with store leaders to align hiring strategies with operational goals.
  • Meet or exceed key performance indicators like time to fill and applicant cycle time.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K plan to support retirement savings.
  • Employee discounts on various services and products.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Talent Acquisition Partner is a market-embedded, full-cycle hiring strategist responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts in their assigned market. This role is a true business partnership focused on modernizing hiring practices, influencing adoption of new processes, and delivering a high-touch, white-glove recruitment experience to both hiring leaders and candidates.

 

Serving as the face of Talent Acquisition in-market, this person will drive execution, influence store leadership, and elevate hiring outcomes through consistent process adoption, proactive sourcing, talent pipeline strategies, data-backed decision making, and ongoing partnership. This role requires strong change management capability, problem solving, and the confidence to hold stakeholders accountable to best practices in a rapidly evolving TA function.

 

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the dedicated TA partner for a defined market/region, with varying business needs, adoption levels, and hiring maturity. This is a high volume role
  • Individual contributor role that performs self-driven, able to create complex market hiring strategies
  • Lead process adoption and change management by building relationships with Market leadership and act as a strategic advisor. Influence hiring behavior through data discussions, talent insights, and performance metrics that guide how and who we hire
  • Own the end-to-end hiring process from intake to pre-boarding handoff to HR Shared Services. Deliver a consistently high-standard candidate experience reflective of our employer brand
  • Build and maintain pipelines for high-impact roles; reduce reliance on inbound applicants. Leverage multi-channel sourcing with passive talent, referrals, community partnerships, events, local schools/trade programs, etc
  • Provide bi-weekly and monthly business reviews with store and district leaders to align hiring strategy with operational goals. Review market hiring metrics, funnel performance, and aging roles to consult store leaders on action plans and bottlenecks
  • Meet or exceed department Key Performance Indicators like but not limited to; time to fill, applicant cycle time, funnel metrics, requisition fill rates, etc
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in full-cycle high volume recruiting. Ability to manage 50+ requisitions at a time through strong time management and recruitment skills
  • Travel required up to 50% of the time
  • Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day work from home
  • Advanced sourcing: Boolean, talent mapping, passive outreach, competitive market research, etc
  • Strength in building pipelines through colleges, technical schools and military installations
  • Experience supporting 15+ stores in a market strongly preferred
  • Strong relationship management skills with demonstrated success driving hiring process change, influencing leaders, and creating adoption in environments with varying readiness. Must be skilled in data storytelling
  • Proficiency with ATS, CRM, sourcing platforms, pipeline tools, and reporting dashboards

 

What we offer: 

  • $95,000.00 - $105,000.00/year depending on experience
  • Full line up of benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and employee discounts 

 

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.

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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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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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