Sr Talent Acquisition Partner

As a Sr Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, owning full-cycle hiring from intake through onboarding. This role is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts across a broad range of corporate functions, serving as a strategic talent partner to hiring leaders and business stakeholders by developing proactive talent pipelines, executing innovative sourcing strategies, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting / hiring process.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of being driven, consultative, and resourceful, with proven success recruiting corporate talent in competitive markets. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities simultaneously, and possesses the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

This role is onsite out of our corporate office in Downtown (Las Olas) Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What You’ll Do:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for corporate functions — including Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Communications, sales, operations as well as other corporate requisitions across Legal, customer service, construction, procurement — from intake, sourcing, interviewing through offer and onboarding handoff.

• Partner consultatively with hiring managers and business leaders on role scoping, hiring strategy, market positioning, and interview planning.

• Ability to manage 15-25 open requisitions at a given time

• Build proactive talent pipelines through strong sourcing and social recruiting strategies — not just reacting to open requisitions.

• Conduct structured, behavioral assessments aligned to AutoNation’s DRIVE values, ensuring every hire is evaluated for both capability and culture fit.

• Bring real-time market intelligence — compensation benchmarks, talent availability, and competitor insights — to inform hiring decisions and workforce planning conversations.

• Own the candidate experience end to end, ensuring every touchpoint of the recruiting process that reflects the AutoNation brand.

• Use data and structured process — leveraging Workday, Phenom, LinkedIn, Indeed — to track performance, drive consistency, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) - compensation, total rewards, HRBPs, Employee Relations- and operate effectively across a matrixed organization with multiple business units and stakeholders.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, applying knowledge of organizational change and organizational psychology to support long-term team performance.

What You Bring

• 4+ years of progressive recruiting experience required, including 2+ years of full-cycle, in-house/corporate recruiting experience.

• Demonstrated success recruiting for corporate functions such as Human resources, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Operations, risk management, as well as Legal, Administrative support, Sales, and beyond.

• Strong sourcing expertise — proactive pipelining, social recruiting, and creative talent identification strategies.

•  Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Human Resources, psychology, communications, Business, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant recruiting experience.

• Working experience with Workday strongly preferred; experience with iCIMS, Greenhouse, or UKG also valued.

• Experience operating within Centers of Excellence (COE) and matrixed organizational structures.

• Demonstrated experience assessing talent through structured and behavioral interview techniques.

• Adaptable, organized, and able to manage competing priorities across multiple business units.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong pipelines of passive and active technical talent.

• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume, and matrixed environments with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.

• Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, HR, and senior business leaders.

• Ability to leverage data, market intelligence, and sourcing strategies to influence hiring decisions and improve recruiting outcomes.

• Strong communication, organizational, and consultative skills with a focus on delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Our DRIVE Culture

At AutoNation, every associate is expected to embody DRIVE — the behaviors that define how we work, hire, and grow our teams:

• Deliver Results — You’re a skilled sourcer and recruiter who finds talent others can’t, sets ambitious goals, and follows through.

• Respect Others — You lead every interaction — with candidates, hiring managers, and peers — with empathy, integrity, and care.

• Ignite Performance — You’re an early adopter who stays ahead of recruiting trends and knows how to leverage the latest tools and social sourcing strategies.

• Value Accountability — Candidate experience matters deeply to you, and you hold yourself to a high standard in everything you do.

• Elevate the Business — People you’ve worked with describe you as passionate, creative, and collaborative.

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.

• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear

• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
 

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.