Speaker

Tim Young is the director, talent acquisition and customer satisfaction at AutoZone, a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Tim has been with AutoZone for 8 years, and has held various HR roles at AutoZone, including director field human resources, director supply chain HR and divisional HR manager, and has 20 years of Human Resources experience in the retail and restaurant sector.  In addition to AutoZone, Tim has also held Recruiting and HR Business Partner roles at Taco Bell, Target, Cost Plus World Market, and Sonoma State University.

Tim is an inaugural and acting member of the Society for Human Resources Management Certification Commission, participated in the SHRM Competency Criterion Validation Study, and also sat for, and passed the Society for Human Resources Management Certification pilot exam. 

Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Sonoma State University in Northern California, where he was member of the track and field team and participant in the NCAA Division II National Championships.