POSITION TITLE
Director, Talent Management
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This role reports to the Vice President, Global Talent
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a leading global service provider specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, GPC serves hundreds of thousands of customers across nearly 11,000 locations in 17 countries and employs over 60,000 people. Celebrating 97 years of expertise in distribution, GPC's mission - "We keep the world moving." - drives every aspect of its business operations.
The company's success is underpinned by its commitment to working as "One GPC" team, focusing on customer success and delivering value to its stakeholders. This transformation began in 2019 and involved key divestitures, substantial mergers and acquisitions, the recruitment of new talent, and the development of global investment strategies. These efforts have streamlined GPC's portfolio, positioning the company for long-term growth and preparing it for its next century of success. The strategic initiatives and reinvestments in their core businesses have established a sustainable competitive advantage.
In 2024, GPC achieved record revenues of $23.5 billion, a 2% increase, along with net earnings of $904 million. Known for its sound and stable financial foundation, GPC generated $1.3 billion of cashflow from operations in 2024, ending the year with $2 billion in total liquidity. Current guidance for 2025 forecasts continued revenue growth of 2% to 4%.
The company has paid a cash dividend every year since going public in 1948, and 2025 marks the 69th consecutive year of increased dividends paid to its shareholders. GPC is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GPC." We invite you to learn more at .
LOCATION
Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION IMPACT
The Director, Talent Management role is an excellent career opportunity to join one of the finest Fortune 200 companies in the United States with a history of financial stability and sustainability. This is an important role to support the talent strategy and growth of this world-class enterprise.
People Drive GPC's Business As a global company, GPC employs people from all around the world because it believes its business should reflect the people, communities, and cultures they serve. They pride themselves on creating a culture and environment that empowers its people to be their very best; a place where their voices can be heard, and their insights are not only welcomed but also encouraged. It aims to build meaningful connections with the right talent, ensure its people are actively engaged in their experiences and empower employees to take ownership in career growth and personal development.
Genuine Parts Company became an industry-leading company by serving the needs of its customers and employees. Through hard work and innovation, their people play a crucial role in their success. They believe differences make the company stronger, smarter, and better, but it's the qualities and family-like culture shared that makes GPC "genuinely unique." When you are part of the team at GPC, you are part of something special.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Talent Management will be responsible for leading and overseeing global, large-scale projects, processes, and initiatives that align with strategic talent priorities. This individual will act as a key resource and point of contact for executing GPC's comprehensive global talent framework.
The role involves collaborating closely with HR partners across GPC businesses to implement talent priorities, including performance management, succession planning, critical role identification, and the execution of a global assessment strategy. Additionally, the Director will work to create synergies in organizational processes, such as engagement surveys and talent acquisition, to drive overall business success.
This leader will provide both strategic insight and practical guidance on the execution of top-tier talent activities to include onboarding, assessment strategy, performance management, talent reviews, calibration, and succession planning.
The successful candidate will apply in-depth expertise and thought leadership across a broad spectrum of talent management disciplines to drive business success. Additional responsibilities of the position include:
- Lead measurement efforts to ensure quality, adherence, and effectiveness of talent processes
- Manage large and small projects, utilizing sound project management skills and excellent follow up/reporting
- Partner with external vendors to align desired project outcomes
- Remain fluent and provide insights on current trends/practices related to talent including the use of talent related AI/automation
- Collaborate with various centers of expertise to maximize synergies and produce world-class talent outcomes
- Gather and analyze trends and metrics to proactively develop solutions, programs, processes, and policies
- Lead continuous improvement across the talent framework and processes - working effectively with an analytics team to gather and act on insights
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role focused on Talent Management, ideally within a multi-company, public organization supporting 30,000+ employees. Experience in global environments, particularly in the Asia-Pacific and European regions, is valued.
This subject matter expert should possess advanced knowledge of current talent management strategies and practices, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects from initiation to completion, delivering them on time, within budget, and achieving desired outcomes. Familiarity with Workday's talent module is a plus.
Additional qualifications include:
- Demonstrated excellence in analytical and project management skills, proven ability to design clear processes, and a highly detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem solving
- Strong technical skills - ability to navigate through various software programs (MAC presentation skills a plus)
- Ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering and developing trusting relationships with senior leadership and line managers across the businesses
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a results-driven, yet humble leader who exemplifies success while aligning with GPC's "working leaders" corporate culture. This individual must demonstrate sound judgment, maturity, and a strong "roll up your sleeves" work ethic, consistently delivering excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess the following key attributes:
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize and present ideas effectively. Must have excellent presentation skills, executive presence, and the ability to build trust and relationships at all levels of the organization
- High Energy & Transformational Mindset: A dynamic, multitasking leader who embraces change and drives continuous improvement
- Conflict Management: Adept at managing conflict while demonstrating the confidence and courage to challenge conventional thinking and the status quo
- Inspiring & Motivational: A leader who exhibits confidence in themselves and others, inspires high performance, and welcomes feedback as a tool for growth
EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field required; an advanced degree is preferred
COMPENSATION
Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a base salary commensurate with experience and both short-term and long-term bonus incentives