Director, Talent Acquisition

Job Description

The Role at a Glance
\n AutoZone is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to drive our U.S.

Talent Acquisition strategy and execution.

This is more than recruiting-it's about building an agile, scalable, and innovative talent engine that attracts and retains the best.

If you're passionate about designing talent ecosystems, building strong communities, and influencing at the highest levels, this opportunity is for you.
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Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Lead & inspire a high-performing TA team (3-5 direct reports, plus indirect reports), creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Develop & execute bold sourcing strategies that anticipate the needs of multiple business units, leveraging technology, social media, and digital tools.
• Build community presence in key markets to elevate AutoZone's employer brand and cultivate a robust pipeline of diverse, executive-ready talent.
• Partner with leadership to understand business priorities and consult on hiring strategy, workforce planning, and talent initiatives.
• Shape the future of our early career, veterans, and sales pipeline programs-college recruiting, internships, and more.
• Measure success through meaningful metrics that showcase the ROI of talent acquisition.
• Lead change as you continuously evaluate tools, processes, and technologies to enhance speed, quality, and candidate experience.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For
• A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Psychology (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of HR experience, with deep expertise in recruiting and leading high-performance TA teams.
• Strategic savvy and business acumen that lets you operate effectively at the executive level.
• A diplomatic and consultative style with a knack for influencing decisions across all levels.
• A track record of creative sourcing, executive hiring, and talent program innovation.
• Comfort managing TA budgets, owning P&L, and presenting strategic results to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tech-forward recruiting practices-bonus if you've led HCM or ATS rollouts.

You'll Go the Extra Mile if you have
• Global talent acquisition experience.
• Public speaking skills and executive presence.
• Experience with change management in fast-paced, evolving environments.

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas.

Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners.

Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth.

Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' ph...