Amazon

Principal HR Business Partner

Amazon$154K — $209K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field; Master's preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in HR or Recruiting
  • Experience partnering with senior business leaders in a fast-growing environment
  • Strong data analysis and metrics-driven decision-making skills
  • Proven ability to coach and mentor at management level

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to create HR strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness
  • Leverage business insights to craft solutions that yield measurable outcomes
  • Analyze complex data to propose systemic improvements within the organization
  • Design and implement organizational structures that align with business goals
  • Lead talent reviews and succession planning for senior leadership
  • Drive change management initiatives and coach leaders during transformations
  • Facilitate performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

Organizational Effectiveness
• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies and planning activities that foster organizational and people effectiveness, including organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment and development aligned with enterprise-level priorities
• Leverage deep knowledge of the business, global landscape, and industry trends to architect people-focused solutions that drive measurable business outcomes at scale
• Interpret complex people metrics, organizational health diagnostics, and business data to recommend and drive systemic improvements across multiple organizations
• Design, recommend, and implement effective organizational structures that align with business strategy, strengthen culture, enable inclusive decision-making, and foster customer-centric agility
• Partner with stakeholders including Talent Acquisition, Central HR Partner teams, and Finance to create comprehensive workforce plans that address current and future business needs

Senior Leader and Leadership Team Effectiveness
• Serve as the primary HRBP for senior leaders (VPs and Directors), providing strategic counsel on organizational capabilities needed to drive success
• Develop and execute strategies to build required senior leader skills and establish inclusive, diverse talent pipelines at the executive level to achieve ambitious business goals
• Provide executive coaching to individual leaders and leadership teams on improving management abilities, addressing complex business challenges, and strengthening organizational culture
• Lead executive talent reviews and succession planning processes to ensure robust leadership bench strength

Change Management and Strategic Influence
• Act as a strategic change agent, using listening mechanisms and data analytics to identify trends, risks, and hotspots to inform enterprise-level change plans
• Drive effective change environments by leveraging multiple perspectives, inclusive communication strategies, and stakeholder management across organizational boundaries
• Influence and coach senior leaders as they build their teams' ability to navigate significant organizational transformations
• Monitor and evaluate implemented changes to assess effectiveness, durability, and impact on business outcomes
• Translate business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused, and adaptable to unique and changing business needs

Talent Planning and Management
• Implement talent mechanisms into business rhythm and operations, leading both annual and mid-year review processes to ensure rigorous performance management and talent development
• Coach and support senior leaders in building and executing workforce plans and making strategic resource allocation decisions aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities
• Anticipate industry trends and talent needs, determining gaps in current and future capabilities across the organization
• Create talent goals and cadence with the Senior Leadership team, building inclusive talent mechanisms into the organization's rhythm of business
• Provide strategic compensation consultation including annual compensation planning, promotions, and ad hoc analysis and support
• Work with business groups to assess, create, and implement innovative solutions for employee engagement initiatives within assigned client groups and across the broader organization

Key Competencies

Influence without Authority
• Effectively influence senior executives and cross-functional peers without direct authority
• Build credibility through deep expertise, business acumen, and trusted relationships at the executive level

Dealing with Ambiguity
• Thrive in environments with incomplete information and complexity
• Navigate highly complex situations with multiple senior stakeholders and conflicting objectives

Gen AI Fluency
• Explore new GenAI tools to enhance HR processes, considering ethics, bias implications, and measuring effectiveness
• Combine AI capabilities with human expertise while maintaining transparency and accountability in people decisions

High Judgment
• Make high-velocity, high-impact decisions independently with limited guidance in ambiguous situations
• Exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations involving senior leaders, organizational issues, and confidential matters

A day in the life

To be successful in this role, you'll bring deep passion for business success, matched with strong learning agility to grasp complex challenges. You will have a proven track record of effective partnership with senior executives, ability to influence with data while connecting quantitative and qualitative insights, and ability to partner effectively with HR centers of excellence while driving local innovation. Your experience includes managing end-to-end talent cycles, from executive-level strategic organizational planning to annual performance and compensation processes. Strong data acumen, analytical and strategic thinking, excellent communication, coaching, and project management skills will be required to be successful in this role.

We work in a dynamic environment and move fast! The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable with ambiguity and thrives where there are opportunities to drive improvement and changes. You excel at balancing competing priorities, driving measurable impact, and translating business goals into impactful people strategies that enable organizational success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience partnering with multiple business leaders in a complex and fast-paced business setting which is in high growth mode

- 10+ years of Recruiting or HR experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree or above in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field

- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

- Experience coaching and mentoring at the management level

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in software development

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 154,700.00 - 209,300.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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