New job, posted less than a week ago!
Job Details
Posted date: Apr 22, 2025
There have been 7 jobs posted with the title of Principal HR Business Partner all time at Amazon.There have been 7 Principal HR Business Partner jobs posted in the last month.
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $184,700
Range: $139,200 - $230,200
Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com. Since early 2006, AWS has provided companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud. Using AWS, companies can requisition compute power, storage, and other services – gaining access to a global computing infrastructure that is the backbone of Amazon.com’s multi-billion dollar retail business. Today, AWS provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers millions of active monthly customers from start-ups to multi-national corporations to governments.Amazon is looking for an exceptional HR leader to drive the development and implementation of the HR Strategy in support of our Global Data Center Engineering business. This role requires a progressive, data driven and customer obsessed Human Resources Leader who will have responsibility of driving organization effectiveness while implementing impactful and strategic HR programs--at scale, across a global footprint. Data Center Engineering is a compelling business to partner with: they own the design and operational availability for Amazon’s global data centers. The space spans many different engineering and operational disciplines; this includes: (1) Delivering globally scaled project-based data center designs, inclusive of all mechanical, electrical, structural, and security systems. (2) Providing Field Engineering support at data centers, and “Edge” sites used for networking and content delivery. (3) Designing, delivering, and sustaining innovative infrastructure products which increase availability. (4) Deliver power solutions that improve our ability to deliver capacity at scale. (5) Retrofitting and improving the existing fleet to enable the highest levels of availability. (6) Managing key operational availability programs, including planned and un-planned maintenance activities; as well as the establishment of equipment specific reliability and quality performance standards, and proactive partnership with equipment providers to perform root cause analyses and drive performance to these standards.
The Principal HR Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources. Based in Seattle, WA, this role will be a part of a fun, passionate and dynamic global HR and business team and requires strong team collaboration. This role is critical in executing our people initiatives by providing great internal customer support and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. Successful candidates will also demonstrate:
- The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.
- A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
- Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment.
- Coaching and mentoring at all management levels.
- Success in creating and driving effective development, employee relations, retention and reward programs.
- Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
- The ability to think big but also not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves."
- A strong solutions focus and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
- Strong internal and external customer service focus.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, have a bias for action-orientated on results.
- Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization.
- Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Key job responsibilities
- Work with executive leaders to develop and implement HR plans and solutions.
- Define HR goals that are based on business drivers and ensuring HR is always looking for underlying people issues to help solve business challenges.
- Earn trust as a partner to the Data Center Engineering leadership globally.
- Partner with business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment and development.
- Provide management coaching to senior leaders.
- Review and analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend systemic improvements.
- Partner with the business to lead both annual and mid-year review processes which focus on performance management and talent development.
- Provide compensation support including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions and job re-leveling.
About the team
This role is a key leader on the Data Center Communities team, which is a part of AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) which owns all aspects of worldwide server, network, and Data Center (DC) infrastructure and works to ensure our customers enjoy world class performance, security, seemingly infinite capacity, and innovative capabilities they cannot find elsewhere, all at the lowest possible cost. The AIS People Experience & Technology (PXT) team accelerates and de-risks the trajectory of this business by ensuring it has the culture, talent, organization capability, and builder experience to innovate on behalf of customers as we Strive to be Earth's Best Employer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Human Resources Management or related field.- 7+ years in an HR leadership role with broad knowledge and experience in human resource management.
- 3+ years HR experience in a high tech environment.
Extended Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field is preferred.- Able to travel, as needed.
- Experience working with a global team.
- Experience assessing management and executive talent.
- Broad experience and specific knowledge of human resource theory, including employee relations, development and performance appraisal systems.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 $139,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,200/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.
Check out other jobs at Amazon.