Daniel Plautz
About Daniel Plautz
Daniel Plautz is a Human Resources Generalist at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2019 in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. He has a background in economics and has held various HR roles, contributing to HR strategy and operations for over 450 salaried team members.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Daniel Plautz has been employed at Advance Auto Parts since 2018. He started as a Human Resources Coordinator and transitioned to the role of Human Resources Generalist in 2019. In his current position, he serves as the primary HR Business Partner for the Customer First Service Center, overseeing operations for eight call centers and more than 200 frontline hourly team members. He also collaborates with over 450 salaried team members, providing executive-level partnership and consultative guidance to various IT departments within the company. His responsibilities include driving HR-related programs and participating in enterprise-level project management initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Plautz holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Wake Technical Community College, completing his studies between 2010 and 2016. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in economic principles and liberal studies, which he applies in his role in human resources.
Background
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Daniel gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Supervisor at Chick-fil-A-Franchise from 2009 to 2016, where he developed leadership skills. He also served as a Retention Representative at Insight Pest Solutions for three months in 2016 and completed an internship as a Human Resources Intern at SmartSky Networks, LLC from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Economic Research Intern at Midtown Raleigh Alliance in 2017.
Achievements
In his role at Advance Auto Parts, Daniel participates in enterprise-level project management organizations focused on HR strategy, HRIS strategy, and COVID response strategy. He drives HR-related programs that aim to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement within the organization. His contributions support the overall HR strategy and align with the company's objectives.