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Talent Acquisition Specialist - California

Talent Acquisition Specialist - California

Group 1 AutomotiveAnaheim, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

Group 1 Automotive, an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, 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.

We are a rapidly growing national organization with over 10,000 employees across the United States. Our culture is built on inclusion, fast-paced collaboration, and open communication. As we continue to expand, we are investing in a world-class talent acquisition function that connects outstanding people with meaningful opportunities across our company. We are seeking passionate, resourceful recruiters who thrive in fast-moving environments and are excited by the opportunity to support growth and transformation.

The Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in attracting top talent for both sales and operations functions within an assigned U.S. region. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this individual will serve as a trusted talent advisor to regional operations leaders and hiring managers. This is a full-cycle recruitment role focused on relationship-building, headhunting for niche roles, coordinating with local partners such as trade schools, and creating an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our inclusive and high-growth culture.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-oncomfortable managing a high volume of requisitions while building long-term talent pipelines. You'll help shape the future of our workforce by sourcing, engaging, and guiding candidates through a thoughtful and effective recruitment process.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

  • 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.

Talent Sourcing & Outreach

  • 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.

    • Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience

  • 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.

    • Collaboration & Reporting

  • 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.

    • Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience using an applicant tracking system (Workday strongly preferred).
  • Willingness to travel up to 60%, mostly day trips, driving to locations in the region, to support local hiring events and school outreach.

    • What We Offer

  • 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.
  • 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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