Mackenzie (Myers) Connors
About Mackenzie (Myers) Connors
Mackenzie (Myers) Connors is a Human Resources Business Partner at Advance Auto Parts, specializing in IT and Real Estate since 2023. She has extensive experience in various HR roles and provides strategic guidance on talent management and organizational design.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Mackenzie Connors currently serves as a Human Resources Business Partner for IT and Real Estate at Advance Auto Parts, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she provides guidance on talent strategy, performance management, succession planning, and organization design. Previously, she worked as a Human Resources Generalist focused on Supply Chain from 2021 to 2023, and as Chief of Staff and Senior Executive Assistant to the CHRO from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Recruiting Coordinator for 10 months in 2019-2020, contributing to various HR functions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mackenzie Connors earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing Strategy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in talent management and organizational development. This foundation enables her to effectively analyze organizational health survey data and turnover information to create actionable plans for functional leaders.
Background in Recruitment and HR
Before her current role, Mackenzie Connors worked as an Executive Recruiter at Gibson Consultants from 2018 to 2019. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in recruitment processes and candidate evaluation. Her career at Advance Auto Parts has included various HR roles, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of human resources operations across different business functions.
Leadership and Initiatives
Mackenzie Connors leads the Women's Affinity Network Pillar at Advance Auto Parts, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. In her current role, she supports senior leadership across IT and Real Estate, managing a workforce of over 1,000 employees in the US and India. She also manages employee immigration processes in collaboration with outside legal counsel, showcasing her involvement in complex HR matters.