Director, Talent & Performance

RaceTrac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RaceTrac in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Director, Talent & Performance to design and lead enterprise talent programs, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

You will partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and HR Technology to attract, develop, and advance talent, while building scalable solutions and a strong leadership bench.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or HR leadership.
• Proven experience designing and leading enterprise talent programs, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise talent programs, including performance management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and HR Technology to attract, develop, and advance talent.
• Drive standardized talent processes and operating rhythms across the enterprise.
• Develop scalable solutions and strengthen leadership capability and bench strength.

Skills

Talent Management

Learning & Development

Organizational Development

HR Leadership

Performance Management

Succession Planning

Leadership Development

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Organizational Development/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

RaceTrac is building the talent capabilities needed to support our continued growth. The Director, Talent & Performance will build and lead the strategy, design, and evolution of our enterprise talent programs, including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee growth.

Partnering closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and HR Technology, this role helps ensure we attract, develop, and advance the talent needed to build a high-performing, future-ready organization.

This role is to be based in Atlanta, GA within RaceTrac's Store Support Center at 200 Galleria Pkwy, SE, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA. We are conducting a broad talent search and welcome exceptional candidates regardless of location. Relocation assistance considered for individuals whose experience and capabilities align strongly with the needs of the role.

Why This Role Matters

As RaceTrac continues to grow, this role will help:

• Strengthen leadership pipelines for critical roles.
• Build a more effective and consistent performance culture.
• Increase visibility into succession readiness and bench strength.
• Expand development opportunities across all employee populations.
• Connect talent planning, leadership development, internal mobility, and hiring strategies.

Key Capabilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Balances long-term vision with disciplined execution.
• Aligns talent strategies with business priorities.
• Uses data and insights to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

Talent Development Expertise

• Deep expertise in performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development.
• Builds practical, scalable solutions that strengthen organizational capability.
• Creates a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Influence & Partnership

• Builds credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Leads through influence and drives alignment across the organization.
• Champions change and adoption of new initiatives.
• Develops high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Fosters accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Builds strong partnerships across HR and the business.

Success Measures (First 6–12 Months)

• Improved adoption and effectiveness of performance management practices.
• Stronger succession pipelines and increased visibility into bench strength.
• Enhanced leadership and employee development offerings.
• Consistent enterprise talent processes and operating rhythms.
• Actionable talent insights that support business decisions.
• Trusted partnerships with leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition.

Who You'll Work With

This role reports to the Executive Director, Talent & Culture and partners closely with:

• Executive and senior business leaders
• HR Business Partners
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Technology and Workforce Analytics
• Compensation and Total Rewards
• Operations, Restaurant, Distribution, and Corporate leaders

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or HR leadership.
• Proven experience designing and leading enterprise talent programs, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into scalable solutions.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and leading organizational change.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting large, multi-site organizations with frontline and corporate employee populations.
• Experience in retail, convenience, restaurant, hospitality, distribution, or similarly complex environments highly preferred.
• Experience implementing or optimizing talent management technology.
• Professional certifications in talent management, coaching, leadership development, or organizational development.