Talent Acquisition Manager
Talent Acquisition Manager
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Job Description
Overview
Group 1 Automotive . is an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. We guide everything we do based around our core values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect.
Group 1 Automotive isa fast-growing dynamic organization with over 10000 employees across the United States. Rooted in a culture of inclusion collaboration and speed we are committed to driving excellence across our operations and investing in the development of our people. As we continue to expand were seeking a high-impactTalent Acquisition Managerto lead and transform our national recruiting function.
Position Overview
The Talent Acquisition Managerwill leada geographically dispersed team of 10 regional recruiters in supporting the companys high-volume full-cycle recruitment needs across both sales and operations. This leader will play a critical role in aligning talent acquisition strategies with corporate growth initiatives and operational goals. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management and working closely with senior corporate and operations leaders this position requires a proactive hands-on approach to recruiting and reengineering the talent acquisition function to meet the demands of a highly matrixed and rapidly scaling business. The ideal candidate will balance traditional headhunting techniques with strategic relationship management operating as a hands-on people partner capable of identifying hard-to-find talent and managing high-level executive searches.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Leadership
- Lead develop and mentor a team of 10 full-cycle regional recruiters across the U.S.
- Partner with regional and corporate leadership to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting strategies with business goals.
- Champion a proactive recruitment approach that emphasizes candidate engagement speed and cultural alignment.
Process Transformation & Standardization
- Reengineer and standardize talent acquisition processes to align with corporate expectations and enable scalability.
- Implement technology and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and reporting visibility.
- Establish internal recruiting standards and ensure consistent hiring manager and candidate experiences nationwide.
- Pipeline Development & Community Engagement
- Establish strategic partnerships with local technical schools colleges and community organizations to create talent pipelines.
- Represent the company at hiring events and career fairs in collaboration with site leaders and recruiters.
Recruiting Operations & Metrics
- Develop and manage KPIs to track and optimize team performance and hiring outcomes.
- Use data analytics to assess hiring trends recruiter effectiveness and time-to-fill metrics.
- Deliver regular updates to HR and business leadership on recruitment performance and progress.
Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience
- Elevate the candidate journey through branding onboarding coordination and meaningful introductions to company culture and growth opportunities.
- Support seamless internal handoffs from recruitment through onboarding to maximize retention and engagement.
- Foster a strong relationship between recruiters and local site leadership to drive local hiring success.
Business Partnership
- Operate with a consultative business partner mindset to advise hiring leaders on talent planning and market trends.
- Stay abreast of regional labor market trends and workforce planning best practices to drive strategic recruitment decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field; Masters degree a plus.
- 7 years of progressive recruiting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading and developing geographically dispersed recruiting teams.
- Experience in high-growth matrixed organizations of 5000 employees strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success reengineering recruiting processes and implementing scalable TA frameworks.
- Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with operational and HR leadership.
- Exceptional communication collaboration and relationship-building skills.
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
