Sr. HR Business Partner, Amazon Games

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Human Resource • $117,000 PA - $193,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. HR Business Partner at Amazon Games will be a key player in shaping the talent strategy for this rapidly growing division. Responsibilities include overseeing talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, employee development, engagement, and compensation planning. The role requires strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business priorities into effective HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable working independently and collaboratively, capable of influencing all levels of the organization, and adept at navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. They will work closely with managers and employees to implement HR programs and utilize data-driven insights to improve performance, retention, and employee experience. The role involves collaborating across groups, actioning employee survey data, and implementing internal processes and policies.
Must have:
  • 7+ years HR experience
  • Knowledge of employment laws
  • Talent management expertise
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving
  • Excellent communication & coaching skills
  • Project management skills
  • Data analysis & interpretation
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in HRM
  • HR experience in high-tech/start-up
  • Strong talent assessment skills

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

In Amazon Games, HR professionals can have a profound impact on any organization. When you’re building teams and products like these, you change lives. Your bold ideas are not only welcome, they’re essential. We seek a Sr. HR Business Partner to engage with our Amazon Games teams whose initiatives are often outside of Amazon's current space and whose ethos is to build teams that move fast, take risks, and revolutionize the problem space. The Sr. HR Business Partner will work with business leaders and managers on the talent strategy needed for high growth and unique business models, as well as build an environment where employees thrive at thinking big and inventing.

The Sr. HR Business Partner will oversee talent management, organizational design and effectiveness, workforce planning, employee development and engagement, among other HR efforts. To be successful in this role, the Sr. HR Business Partner must understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda that drives the business. The Sr. HR Business Partner will help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations for innovative and scalable solutions as well as iterating on current programs to improve performance, retention and the employee experience.

The role will collaborate closely with managers and employees to implement HR programs including talent reviews, compensation planning, career development, performance management, actioning employee survey data, and internal processes and policies. The ability to collaborate across groups, influence all levels of the organization, and roll up your sleeves and engage are critical success factors. High business acumen, coaching skills, excellent communication skills, and planning/project management skills are also essential. Finally, the Sr. HR Business Partner will balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions in order to facilitate the best decisions for employees and the business in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change.

Able to travel, as appropriate.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a HR generalist role
- Knowledge of employment laws such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal and state laws covering discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
- HR experience in high-tech, start-up, private equity and/or entrepreneurial environments
- Strong talent assessment skills
- Proven ability to diagnose issues, drawing on both professional experience and strategic thinking skills, and drive appropriate solutions with self-initiative.
- 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
- 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.

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.

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 inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $117,000/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.

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