Talent Advisor

AutoNation; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Vehicle purchase/discount programs

YouDecide deals with top providers

Job summary

AutoNation, a leading automotive retailer, seeks a seasoned HR professional to lead market-facing talent initiatives from our Fort Lauderdale headquarters. The role partners with Market Presidents to align talent strategies with business goals and drive succession and retention across markets.

You will coach leaders through performance cycles, identify gaps, and facilitate calibrated talent reviews while traveling to stores as needed to deliver in-person support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR, talent management, or organizational development.
• Ability to build credibility with senior business leaders.
• Experience facilitating talent reviews, succession planning, or calibration.
• Strong coaching skills across levels.
• Analytical mindset with engagement and talent data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel to stores within market cluster as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary talent contact for 3–4 market clusters and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Attend market rhythms to stay aligned with business priorities and talent needs.
• Translate market voice back to CoE to inform programs.
• Coach leaders through performance management lifecycle and address gaps early.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and calibration conversations.
• Drive engagement actions from survey data and identify flight risks.
• Deliver frontline coaching and reinforce DRIVE leadership behaviors.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Executive coaching

Talent management

HR analytics

Communication with senior leaders

Education

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Perceptyx

Job description

This role is an onsite position based at our corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Market Relationships & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary talent contact for 3–4 market clusters, building trusted advisor relationships with Market Presidents and their leadership teams
• Attend key market operating rhythms to stay embedded in business context, priorities, and talent dynamics
• Translate the voice of the market back to the CoE to inform program design and enterprise priorities

Talent Review & Succession

• Facilitate talent review conversations for your markets, ensuring depth, candor, and actionable outcomes at every level
• Drive succession pipeline visibility—identifying and developing the next generation of GMs, market leaders, and high-potentials
• Partner with HRBPs on talent review prep and ensure 9-box calibration is meaningful, not just an exercise

Performance Management Coaching

• Coach people leaders through the full performance management lifecycle: mid-year check-ins, year-end ratings, and performance improvement conversations
• Identify performance gaps early and connect leaders to the right resources before issues escalat
• Champion the AutoNation rating framework and DRIVE behaviors as the foundation for performance conversations

Engagement & Retention

• Partner with HRBPs to translate Signal survey data into market-level action plans with accountable owners and measurable outcomes
• Proactively identify flight risk and retention red flags—surface insights before they become exits
• Act as a feedback loop between associates and leadership, ensuring engagement data drives real action

Manager Capability Building

• Deliver frontline coaching and just-in-time support to people leaders—meeting them where they are, not in the classroom
• Reinforce DRIVE leadership behaviors through observation, feedback, and targeted development conversations
• Partner with the CoE to identify capability gaps and inform leadership development program design
• Facilitate targeted in-store modules when market data or performance trends indicate a specific need—covering topics such as delivering feedback, performance conversations, coaching skills, or DRIVE behaviors—bringing development directly to where leaders work
• Travel to stores within your market cluster on an as‑needed basis to deliver facilitation, support leader conversations, or address emerging talent situations that require an in‑person presence

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR, talent management, or organizational development experience
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust with senior business leaders
• Experience facilitating talent reviews, succession planning, or leadership calibration conversations
• Strong coaching skills with the ability to develop people leaders across levels
• Analytical mindset—comfortable using engagement and talent data to surface insights and drive decisions
• Exceptional communication skills; able to adapt from frontline associate conversations to Market President briefings
• High degree of autonomy—this role requires someone who can operate independently in the market and self‑manage against enterprise priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel to store locations within assigned market cluster on an as‑needed basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi‑unit, decentralized, or retail‑adjacent organization
• Background in both HR Business Partner and CoE/specialist roles
• Familiarity with Workday, Perceptyx, or similar HRIS/survey platforms
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification
• Experience with 9-box calibration, succession planning framework, or talent review facilitation

$82,500.00 - $137,500.00

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre‑owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer‑related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.