Talent Acquisition Partner

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

Location: Michigan- Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, Sterling Heights or Farmington Hills

Travel Required

Compensation Range: $50,000-$75,000

Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to dealership leaders across Michigan, driving hiring strategies that directly impact business performance. You’ll own the full-cycle recruiting process while influencing hiring decisions, building proactive talent pipelines, and elevating both the hiring manager and candidate experience.

If you’re energized by high-volume recruiting, thrive in fast-moving environments, and know how to balance strategy with execution—this role is built for you!

• Act as a trusted hiring partner to General Managers and leaders across your market, helping define what great talent looks like and how to attract it

• Build and execute sourcing strategies to proactively engage both active and passive candidates through multiple channels, including outreach, referrals, events, and job boards

• Own the candidate journey from first contact through offer, ensuring a smooth, professional, and engaging experience at every step

• Partner closely with hiring leaders to provide updates, share market insights, and guide confident, timely hiring decisions

• Coach and influence managers on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and effective selection practices

• Keep talent pipelines strong and active to support both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce planning

• Ensure recruiting processes run efficiently and accurately, maintaining data integrity within the ATS and managing key steps like offers, transfers, and rehires

• Continuously look for ways to improve how we hire, whether that’s speed, quality, or overall experience for both candidates and hiring teams

• Experience in high-volume, full-cycle recruiting (automotive or retail a plus)

• Strong ability to build relationships and influence at all levels

• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a sense of urgency

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:  

• Competitive pay 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans 

• Paid Holidays & PTO 

• Short and Long-Term Disability 

• Paid Life Insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Lithia Learning Center 

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts 

• Wellness Programs ​

For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com. 

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.