The role will be based in Bellevue (SEA112).
Within Amazon Fulfillment Technology (AFT), our HR Partners are known for their knowledge of HR programs, processes and tools. They act as the frontline consultant to the business, working with managers in creating a positive employee experience and offering the best HR advice on people matters. They operate and are seen as subject matter experts, having deep knowledge in company and local programs, processes and policies; and offer strong, credible and compelling advice to business leaders on how to manage their team. They are dedicated to collaboration with multiple HR Business Partners and HR Specialists aligned to various businesses. Nothing is off limits as it relates to enhancing the employee experience and manager capability. We welcome ways to invent and simplify.
Additional responsibilities might include:
Performance management
Work with people leaders through performance management cases
Analyze data and trends on ER and performance management, in order to provide input to the business strategy with the relevant HR Business Partner to prevent the recurrence of known issues
Talent Management
Coach, train and guide managers during the Talent Management and Annual Compensation Planning processes
Consult Managers on employee compensation concerns
People Development
Enable the success of both new and experienced managers by leveraging, delivering and improving existing training content and Inside pages, and working with the central Talent Development teams to anticipate and address emerging needs
Support managers and employees in identifying training opportunities to further develop functional and managerial skills
Support people managers with career conversations, Development Plans/Career Growth Plans and other development initiatives
HR General
Act as stewards of the employee experience and Amazon's culture
Act as a Point of Contact for people tools, processes, programs or projects, and advocate for improvements over time
Design and deliver Manager Capability initiatives to further drive collective education and manager effectiveness
Analyze data and observations across the organization, highlighting trends and recommending/driving solutions, as appropriate
Employee Relations & Support
Process ownership for Employee Relations management, including disciplinary and performance improvement
Consult managers on people matters that require in depth knowledge of policies, procedures and local legislation
Conduct investigations and manage employee relations cases, in coordination with the Employee Relations and with the Legal departments
Manage the exit process, including conducting ad-hoc exit interviews
Review local policies and processes in order to ensure that they are fit for purpose
Key job responsibilities
The HR Partner will act as an influential partner in helping managers with talent management processes, people development, and implementation of organizational changes. HR Partners are in a position to spot trends, identify emerging needs and address them in partnership with the appropriate business or HR stakeholders. In addition to delivery of core HR services (manager capability, investigations, immigration support, onboarding, benefits), HR Partners also act as process design experts, to identify opportunities for improvement in people processes and systems, design solutions, and partner across HR functions to drive implementation and adoption.
About the team
AFT team consists of diverse HR professionals that are committed to operating as a unit to drive the business forward. We have fun and prioritizes one's career development. With this role, one will spread their wings and influence in supporting both corporate, non-tech, & tech roles. You will be surrounded by HR practitioners across the globe (e.g. Canada, LUX, India) and from different COEs (comp, talent management, recruiting, etc). This is an opportunity to make an impact and deliver core HR services to employees and managers across AFT.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Bellevue, WA, USA