Group 1 Automotive · 13 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Partner - Maryland
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expGroup 1 Automotive is an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Partner. This role is focused on full-cycle recruitment for sales and operations, building relationships with hiring managers, and creating a positive candidate experience.
AutomotiveRetailSales
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruiting for regional sales, operations, and specialty positions, from intake to offer
Develop strong partnerships with regional leadership to understand workforce plans, skill gaps, and hiring priorities
Create tailored recruiting strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent for hard-to-fill and time-sensitive roles
Actively source candidates through job boards, social platforms, referrals, and direct outreach using modern headhunting techniques
Build relationships with local technical schools, colleges, and workforce development organizations to create candidate pipelines
Attend job fairs, school visits, and local hiring events in coordination with site leadership
Champion a candidate-centric process that reflects the company’s brand, culture, and growth
Ensure seamless communication and coordination between recruiting, hiring managers, and onboarding teams
Guide hiring managers through best practices on interviewing, selection, and equitable hiring
Partner closely with other regional recruiters and the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure alignment across teams
Participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and KPI reviews to improve results and share market insights
Maintain up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (Workday) and support the rollout of TA technology initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field
3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-volume environment
Demonstrated ability to proactively source candidates using a variety of tools and platforms
Experience recruiting for both hourly and salaried roles in operational and/or sales environments
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly
Strong organizational and time management skills; self-directed and accountable
Willingness to travel up to 60%, mostly day trips, driving to locations in the region, to support local hiring events and school outreach
Preferred
Experience using an applicant tracking system (Workday strongly preferred)
Benefits
Inclusive, collaborative team culture with support from experienced TA leaders
Opportunity to grow your recruiting career in a high-growth, national organization
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and career development support
Company
Group 1 Automotive
Group 1 Automotive owns and operates about 130 franchises at approximately 100 dealerships, as well as about 25 collision service centers
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5B2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-07-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-04-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Daryl Kenningham
President & CEO
Earl Hesterberg
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors
Recent News
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