Sr. Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is the most advanced recruiting role on the Talent Acquisition team, serving as a strategic advisor, execution lead, and pipeline architect for high-impact hiring needs across the organization. The role designs and leads complex, full-cycle searches for corporate functions, Business Service Center roles, and specialty positions, delivering a high-quality hiring experience throughout the process. The Senior TA Partner owns talent acquisition strategy and execution for an assigned region, including the TA operating model, team direction, and delivery against hiring goals. The role supports the transition to a market-embedded, strategic, and data-driven talent model, develops external talent pipelines, and improves hiring outcomes across markets. As a player-coach, this position provides guidance, coaching, and mentorship to peers.

Requirements

At least 7 years of talent acquisition experience.
Strength in creating and executing talent acquisition strategy.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners through strong relationships.
Ability to build community partnerships that create sustainable pipelines of ready-to-hire and early talent.
Advanced sourcing skills, including Boolean search, talent mapping, passive outreach, and competitive market research.
Advanced emotional intelligence, diplomacy, business acumen, and ability to influence leaders who are evolving at different speeds.
Data fluency and ability to explain the story behind the numbers.

Responsibilities

Drive Talent Acquisition support and strategy for corporate office and Business Service Center roles and partners.
Develop and own recruiting processes for roles from entry level through advanced level.
Create and execute scalable, high-volume sourcing strategies.
Partner with HRBPs and business leaders on workforce planning, demand forecasting, and pipeline needs; advise on talent trends, market data, and hiring best practices.
Serve as the primary support and escalation point for Talent Acquisition Partners and Coordinators.
Coach team members on intake quality, structured interviews, sourcing strategy, time management, and process adoption.
Provide direction with diplomacy and influence as a player-coach.
Own regional TA strategy and execution by defining sourcing models, setting intake standards and hiring timelines, and holding the team accountable for consistent delivery.
Build sustainable pipelines through community hiring channels, job fairs, and talent networks; create scalable recruiting events, programs, and partnerships.
Drive adoption of modern TA processes, address objections using data and labor insights, and guide leaders toward GP1 standards while maintaining relationships and candidate experience.
Analyze funnel metrics, aging roles, pipeline health, and conversion gaps; present data-backed recommendations to improve performance.