DescriptionThis 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 Sr. 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. 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.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.Key job responsibilitiesThis is both a strategic and hands on role including improving organizational effectiveness & design, leading change management, providing leadership coaching and driving HR functional excellence. Successful candidates will also demonstrate: Genuine curiosity and ability to interpret business goals and recommend new approaches to talent acquisition and management. A true hands-on approach and a willingness to go to the "front line" to understand our employees and our customers. Experience with multi-functional and ever-changing work environment. Coaching and mentoring at all management levels. Creative problem solving that works backwards from the end customer and the business client. Success in creating and driving effective career development, retention, and recognition programs. Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create meaningful client relationships. The ability to think big but also not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves." The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while continually moving initiatives forward. Must be able to interface at executive levels of the organization. Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.A day in the lifeA typical day in this role involves providing strategic and tactical leadership guidance, executing on people initiatives, providing internal customer support, advising and coaching employees and leaders through development and performance matters, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. Responsibilities also include partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop forward-looking goals and actions focused on the employee experience and business objectives. Every day brings exciting new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and customers.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Seattle, WA, USABasic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
5+ years of relevant Human Resources experience
Employment law knowledge of the respective country and basics of HR administration
Project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree or MBA in Human Resources
Experience working with corporate teams.
Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Executive coaching and consulting skills
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to craft and analyze data to influence decision making
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 $104,000/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.
