Description

Amazon looks for individuals who can think strategically as well as roll up their sleeves and dive deep into practical application. This role will require the ability to establish HR priorities and operating mechanisms to drive change. You must be able to interface with leaders at all levels through excellent communication skills, data driven analytical thinking and ability to perform in a fast paced, rigorous and ambiguous environment.

This role will be both hands on and strategic providing human resource leadership in the development and implementation of HR strategies that foster growth, innovation and organizational effectiveness. The individual in this role must first understand the business priorities and translate them into an HR plan that supports the business. The HRBP will assess capability and needs in the areas of leadership & management development, career development, performance management, employee relations, compensation and talent acquisition, and drive appropriate solutions in these areas.

You will partner with your business clients to help find, grow and keep the Earth's best talent. More specifically, you will partner with Directors to develop, implement and evolve HR strategies to support the agendas of the business in areas such as performance management, org effectiveness, talent development and organization design. Whether coaching your clients on leading their teams, navigating and resolving employee relations issues or developing innovative solutions and programs to deliver results for our business, you will be the champion of Amazon's culture and values, partnering with your clients to help them build customer obsessed teams.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Bellevue, WA, USA

Role must sit in Bellevue, WA

Key job responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to champion organizational and people focused initiatives in order to achieve strategic business initiatives and deliver results

• Partner with business on organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and organizational health

• Review and analyze business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience

• Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities to address and resolve employee issues

• Plan, manage and provide continuous improvement to all aspects of HR processes including creating mechanisms and owning projects to address organizational opportunities

• Provide ongoing support to the leadership team on human resources related matters, policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an HR leadership role with broad knowledge and experience in human resources management

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

• Demonstrated record of success in improving organizational performance and navigating leaders through organizational changes in a fast paced environment

• Proven ability to relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels in the organization

• Proven ability to diagnose problems, identify appropriate solutions, and drive successful resolutions, by using experience, critical thinking and data.

• Ability to balance autonomy with teamwork

• Effective communication skills - written, verbal and listening, with our without aid

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s Degree in Human Resources

• 2+ years experience working with software development, science and/or other high-tech organizations

• Strong Project/Program Management Skills

• Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives

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 $117,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,400/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.