DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, our centralized HR Partners are known for their knowledge of HR programs, processes and tools. They act as the front-line consultant to mainly people managers to create a positive employee experience, offering consistent HR advice on people matters. They operate and are seen as subject matter experts, having sound knowledge in company and local programs, processes and policies, offering a strong and compelling point of view around HR related matters, thus building credibility.
They are committed to collaboration with multiple HR Business Partners, HR specialists and people managers across the various businesses. A key area of focus is to increase manager capability which should enable them to be more self-sufficient and drive manager education on important people programs, policies, tools and processes.
This role will act as an influential partner in helping managers with talent management processes, people development, performance management and manager coaching.
Key job responsibilities
Process ownership for Employee Relations management, including disciplinary & performance improvement for issues not supported by the central Employee Relations team.
Consult managers on people matters that require in depth knowledge of policies, procedures and local legislation, across multiple locations.
Conduct investigations and manage ER cases, in coordination with the Employee Relations and with the Legal departments.
Work with people managers end to end on performance management cases.
Analyze data and trends on ER and performance management, in order to provide input to the business strategy to HRBP, preventing the recurrence of known issues.
Coach, train and guide managers during the Talent Management and Annual Compensation Planning processes.
Consult Managers on Compensation matters.
Develop toolkit and communications that help managers to be self-sufficient with Talent Reviews.
Enable the success of new & experienced managers by leveraging, delivering and improving existing training contents and Inside pages, and collaborating with the Devices Talent Development teams to anticipate and address emerging needs.
Support managers and employees in identifying training opportunities to further develop functional and managerial skills.
Support people managers with career conversations, Development Plans/Career Growth Plans and other development initiatives.
Manage employees programs and support managers to drive improvements in employees engagement.
Provide support and guidance to HR Business Partners and Business Managers on change initiatives.
Act as stewards of the employee experience and Amazon culture keepers
Act as Point of Contact and Program Manager for people tools, processes, programs or projects.
Design and deliver Manager Education initiatives to further drive collective education and manager effectiveness
Analyze data and observations across the organization, highlighting trends and recommending/driving solutions, as appropriate
A day in the life
In this position, you will help your business leaders develop and execute HR priorities that enable business priorities and foster the employee experience. You will leverage your experience to partner with business leaders on strategic people initiatives to implement and optimize HR programs and processes, as well as identify and drive appropriate solutions aligned with labor relations, HR policies, processes.
Thanks to their visibility across businesses and their access to data on managers and employees requests, this role will be in a position to spot trends and identify emerging needs and address them with innovative people programs, tools and processes.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at Amazon, its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, theres nothing we cant achieve.
Hybrid Work
We value innovation and recognize this sometimes requires uninterrupted time to focus on a build. We also value in-person collaboration and time spent face-to-face. Our team affords employees options to work in the office every day or in a flexible, hybrid work model at an Amazon corporate office near one of the following locations: Seattle, WA, USA or Sunnyvale, CA, USA
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree or higher, in Human Resources or related field.
3+ years of relevant HR Generalist experience working across regional teams, and driving organizational change initiatives and developing talent management plans for the organization.
Strong ability to work in a matrix fashion with business lead HR Partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication; high quality document preparation, data visualization, and facilitation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Business and HR acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking and analysis.
- Drives recommendations and prioritization. Looks to a lead or manager to put decisions into a broader business context.
- Project management and execution skills.
- Thrives in a high-pressure environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.
- Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team & business.
- Proficiency working with remote management.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $130,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
