Regional HR Director

Advance Auto Parts

. Serve as the senior HR advisor to the Regional Vice President and regional leadership team .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading HR strategies across multi-unit retail environments, focusing on talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee relations while leveraging data analytics for decision-making and change management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multi-Unit HR ExperienceData Analytics CapabilityChange Management LeadershipEmployee Relations ExpertiseBusiness Partnering with Executives

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Hard Skills

Workforce Data AnalysisTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementHR Policy ApplicationOrganizational DesignStaffing PrioritizationConflict ManagementFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingDecision-MakingCoaching and Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Retail HRField-Based HREmployee Relations TrendsCompliance ConcernsHigh-Accountability Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior HR advisor to the Regional Vice President and regional leadership team
Translate business priorities into an actionable people strategy across 600+ stores
Lead a team of HR Business Partners and ensure consistent, high-quality HR partnership across the region
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to integrate talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations solutions
Maintain understanding of field operations through regular store and market visits
Use workforce data to diagnose region-level issues, influence decisions, and develop proactive plans
Partner with Employee Relations and Legal to address workforce risks, employee relations trends, and compliance concerns
Ensure consistent application of company policies, performance expectations, and talent practices
Own regional talent and succession planning, including critical roles, talent risks, bench gaps, and development actions
Build targeted development strategies with Organizational Development and Training
Establish workforce and staffing priorities, leadership selection standards, and talent-pipeline strategies
Lead organizational design and change initiatives
Own regional engagement and retention strategy
Champion an inclusive, high-accountability culture across all districts
Develop HR Business Partners through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and performance management
Create an operating rhythm across the regional HRBP team
Serve as escalation point for complex or high-impact people matters
Cover territories in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Tennessee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven multi-unit, geographically dispersed retail, restaurant or field-based HR experience
Demonstrated success partnering with and influencing senior executives to improve business outcomes
Strong analytics capability and ability to build a people plan with data
Ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to complex business and workforce matters
Ability to make sound decisions amid ambiguity and translate insights into practical, measurable actions
High degree of business and financial acumen
Demonstrated ability to lead and champion change
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday
Ability to travel as necessary
PHR or SPHR preferred, not required
10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partner capacity
At least 3 years in a leadership role
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Up to 50% travel required for market visits and leadership team engagement
Overnight travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Benefits supporting Team Members and their families