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 is a fast-growing, dynamic organization with over 10,000 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, we’re seeking a high-impact Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and transform our national recruiting function.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead a geographically dispersed team of 10 regional recruiters in supporting the company’s 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:

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.

• 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