Talent Advisor

Talent Advisor

The Talent Advisor is an embedded, market-facing talent advisor who serves as the bridge between AutoNation's enterprise talent strategy and the frontline leaders who bring it to life. This role is responsible for building deep relationships with Market Presidents and their leadership teams, translating enterprise programs and tools into meaningful market-level outcomes, and advancing the talent agenda across a defined cluster of 3–4 AutoNation markets.

Talent Advisors are not program administrators—they are strategic advisors who know their talent as well as their business leaders know their operations. They surface insights, drive accountability, and serve as the talent conscience of their market.

This role is fully onsite out of our HQ in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What You Own:

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 escalate
• 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 frameworks, or talent review facilitation

Success Looks Like

• Established trusted advisor relationships with each Market President in their cluster—not just a transactional HR contact
• Led at least one complete talent review cycle with actionable succession plans in place for each market
• Reduced time-to-action on Signal survey results—market leaders have plans, not just data
• Proactively surfacing retention risks and talent gaps before they appear on leadership's radar
• Know who the next GMs and market leaders are in their cluster—and have active development plans in place

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.