Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Houston

Group 1 Automotive • Houston, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

Group 1 Automotive , a leader in automotive retail, is looking to add a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to our team. Group 1 is a Fortune 250 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend. Position Overview As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead complex, strategic recruiting initiatives across high-impact business units. You will advise senior leaders, design sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, and mentor junior members of the TA team. This role demands a consultative mindset, deep functional expertise, and the ability to operate with agility in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. You could be Technician/IT/ or a Speciality Recruiter. Level: Experienced Individual Contributor / Team Lead Potential Reports To: Talent Acquisition Director Location: Remote

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of talent acquisition experience, including experience with executive or hard-to-fill searches
• Demonstrated success in managing complex searches and influencing senior stakeholders
• Advanced sourcing skills, including Boolean search, talent mapping, and passive candidate engagement
• Proven record of building strong, consultative partnerships with HR and business leaders
• Strong project management, data analysis, and negotiation skills
• All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level or high-complexity roles across business-critical functions
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR and business leadership on talent trends, market intelligence, and recruitment strategies
• Build and execute customized sourcing strategies that expand diverse talent pipelines
• Analyze data to recommend improvements in time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hiring manager satisfaction
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on workforce planning, internal mobility, and succession-related hiring
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and contribute to DEI-focused sourcing efforts
• Provide mentorship to junior Talent Acquisition team members, including Talent Acquisition Partners and Coordinators
• Represent the company at career events and with external partners (e.g., search firms, university programs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees