DescriptionDo you want to be a part of an incredible industry that is shaping the way stories are told to audiences all around the world? Do you want to learn more about the talent behind the creative and technical sides of the streaming industry - music, film, media, games, podcasts, and more? Come join us as an HR Specialist in Amazon Entertainment as we build the future of streaming and interactive media experiences.About the Business:The role is part of the Amazon People eXperience and Technology (PXT) organization – we build a workplace for Amazonians to invent and deliver on behalf of customers. PXT for Amazon Entertainment supports a portfolio of entertainment businesses that span film, TV, live sports, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks, livestreaming, and other media content. The Entertainment PXT team focuses on the inputs that attract, grow, and retain creative, technical, and business talent at scale. We customize for unique Entertainment business and industry needs where necessary and scale where possible and applicable. Our Entertainment employees deliver world-class products and services for playing, listening, watching, and streaming in an ever-immersive entertainment environment.About the Team:This HR Specialist will be part of the Entertainment PXT Talent Experience Team. Our purpose is to create and deliver talent programs that help us be Earth’s Best Employer by focusing on the employee experience – from joining Amazon Entertainment, to building connection with each other and our customers, through growing personally and professionally, to being empowered to balance fun, wellness, and learning to sustain a long, fulfilling career with Amazon.A Little More About Location:This is an in office role that can be located at our HQ in Seattle or our Entertainment hub in Culver City. It is easier to learn, model, practice, and strengthen our culture when we’re in the office surrounded by our colleagues.Key job responsibilitiesProgram Management: Strong work-back plans, bringing people/stakeholders along on the journey, and driving progress are table stakes. You will partner with Talent Experience team members across programs and initiatives that hit the business; helping us to drive the right work at the right time, for the right employee populations.Communication Skills: Communication is everything. How you communicate can accelerate or decelerate the impact you can make for the customer and your ability to get the perspectives you need to make a decision. When you communicate impacts your delivery, stakeholder support, and customer trust. You should have experience writing and setting up communication plans and channels (wiki, email, newsletters, slack groups) to all levels of a PXT audience.Relationships and Teaming: We team to get it done. We balance individual ownership and shared success so we can accomplish more through leveraging diverse skills. We value each other and the unique perspectives we bring. If you like working on teams that put the team and impact first, this is the team for you!Analytical Capability: We start all work by asking, what metrics need to move? What results do we want to see as a result of this effort? How will we know if this is making the intended impact on the business? On our employees? Using data to design, analyze, and make decisions should be part of your day to day.Resourcefulness: There is no playbook and you thrive in that. Sure, there are the things we know but there is so much we don’t and that is where we learn and grow. You are comfortable with diving in and finding new answers or ways of doing things that support the team’s priorities. Maybe it’s improving a communication strategy, a launch plan, a fabulous wiki design, or improving the way we go to market with our new efforts. We love new perspectives!Events Administration: Support LAX/Seattle in-person and remote training and events through design, delivery, and onsite support that can include registration, logistics coordination, managing communication and newsletters, securing facilitators, and survey design/administration.About the teamThis HR Specialist will be part of the Entertainment PXT Talent Experience Team. Our purpose is to create and deliver talent programs that help us be Earth’s Best Employer by focusing on the employee experience – from joining Amazon Entertainment, to building connection with each other and our customers, through growing personally and professionally, to being empowered to balance fun, wellness, and learning to sustain a long, fulfilling career with AmazonBasic Qualifications
2+ years of HR program management and/or managing learning, development, engagement programs for internal customers
Excellent relational, written, and verbal communication skills for the team, your stakeholders, and the executive sponsors of our work
Experience in writing effective communications plans, project plans, and measurement plans that drive end-to-end efforts and iterative improvements
Ability and preference to organize and track details across multiple initiatives – applying learnings from one space to another
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with designing learning materials, photoshop, marketing and branding materials, and preparing attractive presentations.
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.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $57,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123,800/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.
