Sr. HR Business Partner, AWS HR Apps - Seattle, United States - Amazon

Description

The AWS Applications ("Apps") organization builds full-stack products that solve enterprise problems for non-technical business users - and if you've ever used Amazon Chime, Amazon WorkDocs, "Just Walk[ed] Out" of an Amazon Go store, or hustled out of Whole Foods after paying with your palm, you're already familiar with our technology and offerings. And now, we want you to join our team

The Apps PXT (aka HR) team is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our PXT team, partner with senior leaders to create and drive people and business initiatives, and cultivate identity and culture within the organization. You'll use your stellar business acumen and influencing skills to imagine, drive, and execute on the full breadth of HR domain areas across our global business.

This role will be based in Seattle, WA. This is a hybrid role (3 days a week in the office) because we believe it is easier to learn, model, practice, and strengthen our culture when we're in the office surrounded by our colleagues.

Key job responsibilities

Partner with PXT team members and business leaders to create and execute people strategy, develop senior leaders, and mitigate risks across the organization

Engage with senior leaders and specialist subject matter experts - such as Talent Management, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, etc. - to define and tackle organizational challenges

Think big about how to implement longer-term strategic initiatives like workforce planning, HR/PXT effectiveness, and career development

Work with the business to define and drive organizational health metrics, lead talent reviews, and champion ID&E initiatives

Develop and execute a life-cycle approach to HR programs such as performance management, compensation cycles, and talent management by assessing organizational performance, defining talent gaps and proposing solutions in support of business objectives

Coach and consult on organizational design and management issues, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes

Streamline and implement new processes to create speed, efficiency and agility within the organization

Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention

Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to understand business goals as well as design and implement new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company

A day in the life

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.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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 in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, 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 and 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.

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

Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in an HR generalist role, in a high-tech environment

Work experience in the tech industry

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred

HR experience in high-tech or supply chain industries

Experience partnering with business leaders as an influential and credible senior HR leader

Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing and problem solving

Proven ability to diagnose issues, drawing on both professional experience and strategic thinking skills, and drive appropriate solutions with self-initiative.

Not hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in, and get the job done

Strong analytical skills, including the understanding of metrics to support plans and monitor performance

Excellent written and verbal communication to prepare high quality documents, as well as present and facilitate group meetings and events

Exceptional listening skills and ability to relate to, influence, and coach employees of all levels in the organization

Experience coaching senior leaders and managers

Strong talent assessment skills

Project management skills; ability to lead projects, gain buy-in and drive to execution and achievement of the right results

Self-starter, able to work both independently as well as an active member of both business and HR teams

Experience partnering with executive business leaders in highly complex and dynamic business settings

Experience with MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel (ability to create pivot tables, use Vlookup and other formulas)

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

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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.