Principal HRBP, Annapurna Labs - Cupertino - Amazon Jobs

Description

As a Principal, HRBP, you'll be more than just a partner to senior leadership of Annapurna Labs. You'll be a catalyst for organization excellence, serving as the strategic architect behind our people and organizational initiatives. Sitting at the intersection of talent and business strategy, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization while working alongside some of tech's most innovative leaders. Your ability to build deep, trusted partnerships with senior executives will be crucial as you guide them through organizational design, change management, and talent development initiatives that drive unprecedented results globally.

This role requires deep HR expertise, business acumen, and the ability to influence at executive levels.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that enable business outcomes
• Lead complex organizational design initiatives and change management programs
• Architect talent management strategies including succession planning, leadership development, and performance management
• Provide strategic consultation on employee relations, compensation, and organizational effectiveness
• Analyze workforce metrics and trends to provide data‑driven recommendations
• Design and scale innovative HR solutions that support growth while maintaining operational excellence
• Serve as a thought leader and change agent, bringing external best practices and innovative approaches to complex people challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated impact at senior levels
• Extensive experience partnering with VP/SVP-level executives and influencing strategic business decisions
• Proven track record leading large-scale organizational transformations and change initiatives
• Advanced analytical capabilities with expertise in workforce analytics and data-driven strategic decision making
• Demonstrated resilience and success in fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environments with ambiguity
• Experience designing and implementing HR strategies for high-performance technical organizations
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically, moving seamlessly between executive advisory and hands‑on execution
• Deep business acumen with ability to integrate HR strategy with complex technical business models
• Master's degree in HR Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related fields
• Global HR experience managing teams and initiatives across multiple regions
• Technology industry experience, particularly in cloud computing, AI/ML, or hardware development
• Experience in high-growth technology companies scaling from startup to enterprise
• Experience with quantum computing, semiconductor, or advanced hardware organizations

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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USA, CA, Cupertino - 170, ,200.00 USD annually