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NAPA Auto Parts · 2 weeks ago

Talent Planning and Leadership Development Director

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a Director of Talent Planning and Leadership Development who will drive the execution of the organization’s core talent systems. This role focuses on performance management, individual development planning, succession planning, and leadership development while providing insights through strong analysis and communication.

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Responsibilities

Lead enterprise performance management cycles, ensuring clear expectations, quality feedback, and consistent execution across all business units

Oversee the creation, accuracy, and effectiveness of Individual Development Plans to support growth and long-term capability-building

Deliver a disciplined succession planning process that identifies high-potential talent, accelerates readiness, and mitigates leadership risk in critical roles

Design and execute scalable leadership development programs that build capability at all levels and strengthen the pipeline for future leadership roles

Partner with senior leaders and HRBPs to calibrate talent, assess leadership capability, and implement targeted development strategies that support enterprise priorities

Analyze talent data in partnership with analytics teams to identify trends across performance, development planning, succession, and leadership programs

Present clear and concise KPI updates, insights, and talent outcomes to senior leadership, reinforcing accountability and enabling informed decision-making

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering structured insight and practical guidance on leadership readiness, team health, and development priorities

Manage vendor partnerships, budgets, and program logistics to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of talent and leadership initiatives

Stay current on emerging practices in talent planning, leadership development, and talent analytics to ensure solutions remain modern, relevant, and effective

Qualification

Performance managementLeadership developmentTalent planningSuccession planningData analysisStakeholder partnershipCommunication skillsContinuous learning

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (Master's degree strongly preferred)

7+ years of progressive experience in performance management, leadership development, talent planning, and succession planning in large, complex organizations

Strong ability to interpret talent data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations

Highly effective communicator with strong influence skills and the ability to partner across diverse stakeholder groups

Proven experience delivering enterprise talent processes with consistency and a high standard of execution

Demonstrates balanced judgment, strong follow-through, and discipline while navigating competing priorities

Commitment to continuous learning and elevating leadership capability across the organization

Preferred

Experience presenting talent insights and KPIs to senior or executive leaders in a clear and actionable manner

Prior involvement in enhancing or modernizing enterprise performance management, leadership development, and succession planning processes

Proven success delivering large-scale, company-wide talent or leadership initiatives with consistency and high-quality execution

Strong capability managing, validating, and organizing talent data to ensure accuracy and reliability of reports and leadership presentations

Company

NAPA Auto Parts

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Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care.

Founded in 1925

Effingham, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees