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Posted date: Aug 21, 2025
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Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $184,700
Range: $139,200 - $230,200
Description
Amazon Web Services is looking for a Principal HR Business Partner to drive the development and implementation of the People strategy in support of our AWS Support business. In this position, you will partner with business leaders and their respective leadership teams to develop and execute the Organizational and People strategies that foster growth, drive results and increase organizational effectiveness. You must be able to understand business priorities and translate them into a people agenda that supports the business. You will also be responsible for implementing annual people cycles such as performance reviews, promotions, compensation planning and succession planning, working closely with COE teams to build people capability. We are looking for a Human Resource professional who has the ability to diagnose issues, use data and insights to develop appropriate solutions and influence outcomes. The individual in this role must be able to interface effectively with leaders, peers and employees at all levels of the organization. You will need strategic thinking, business acumen, excellent communication and influencing skills, strong problem solving skills, the ability to think and plan for the long term.Key job responsibilities
•Applied business knowledge to work with business and PXT peers to develop and drive organization and people strategies, solutions and plans
•Partner with business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management to optimize for business objectives.
•Sets People strategy and goals, integrating PXT and Amazon organization wide-priorities.
•Partners with the business to lead both annual and mid-year review processes which focus on talent development and performance management.
•Provide executive coaching to business leaders, and help drive leader/manager onboarding in line with Amazon’s culture.
•Review and analyze business and people metrics and recommend systemic improvements.
•Work with leaders and PXT teams (TM, TA, Comp, BR etc) to address builder sentiment and issues.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500
companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Qualifications
•10+ years of relevant Human Resources experience •Experience managing performance, assessing talent, and coaching leaders, including executive talent •Experience working with global teams, and driving organizational change initiatives and developing talent management plans for a global organization •Strong analytical skillsExtended Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field or MBA• Experience working with fast-moving, high performance teams and driving innovative solutions tailored to unique business environments
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused and adaptable to unique and changing business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high quality document preparation and presentation skills • Willingness and ability to both be hands on with all levels of the organization as well as serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders
• Experience in working in a matrixed organization
• Project management and execution skills
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.
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