Amazon

Sr. HR Manager

Amazon$149K — $202K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of HR leadership experience
  • Experience supporting 2,000+ hourly, front-line employees
  • Background in shipping/logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or customer service
  • Master's degree or MBA (preferred)
  • 5-10+ years of experience in Fortune 500 companies (preferred)
  • Experience in workforce planning and flex staffing (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Own and create sustainable HR strategies for team vision and direction.
  • Collaborate with business leaders on employment decisions and talent development.
  • Establish partnerships with specialized HR functions to enhance performance.
  • Align site-specific priorities with Amazon's overarching goals.
  • Lead and champion organizational change initiatives.
  • Coach leaders on stakeholder management and team development.
  • Balance technical HR work with active engagement on the production floor.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support
Full Job Description
The Senior HR Manager is part of the NACF AR senior leadership team, partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop strategies and goals. In this role, you will build and foster a safe, inclusive, service-focused environment where HR and Business leaders are committed to delivering a positive employee experience. You will have the autonomy to innovate and deploy HR strategies focused on employee engagement, talent management, organizational effectiveness and workforce planning, and you will understand when collaboration with other teams and leaders will help you get to better solutions or results. You will lead a team of HR employees to leverage data, policy, process, communication and experience to drive excellence throughout the employee lifecycle. You will understand and teach your team regarding the importance of accurate and timely HR metrics as well as their inputs and impacts.

To thrive, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to connect to the bigger picture. Youll dive deep into the details, while collaborating with leaders across sites and regions to drive scalable and sustainable solutions and results.

Key job responsibilities

- Own and create sustainable HR strategies that set the vision, direction and establish supporting routines for the HR team. Model, train, and coach behavioral expectations and hold operations and HR teams accountable to following up on employee-facing questions and resolving concerns in a timely manner.

- Work closely with Business Leader(s) and jointly own the decisions for all people related matters (e.g. employment decisions, DEI, talent development, performance management, employee relations) and be actively involved in their development. Coach, provide constructive feedback, and hold leaders accountable to equitably seeking, retaining, developing and optimizing the performance and engagement of their teams.

- Establish effective partnerships with specialized HR functions, including centers of excellence and shared services (e.g., compensation, staffing, recruiting). Challenge the status quo, and leverage partnerships to drive improved performance and employee experiences within centralized functions, scaling solutions across the site, region and beyond.

- Collaborate with site and regional leadership teams to harmonize site-specific priorities in alignment with overarching Amazon goals (e.g., diversity & inclusion, engagement, and talent management initiatives).

- Lead, champion, and follow up on organizational and operational change. Remove barriers that impede change or adoption of change. Respond resourcefully and constructively to new demands, priorities, challenges or obstacles. Use high judgment when making decisions.

A day in the life

A typical day on our team involves managing multiple priorities simultaneously - oriented on results, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. You will coach and support leaders through stakeholder management, talent management, organizational health, organizational strategy, and team development strategies. You will own and create sustainable HR strategies, setting the vision, direction and establishing routines for the HR team through coaching and development, monitoring service levels, and holding teams accountable to meet and exceed key people, operational, financial, and team goals. You will balance technical, high-judgment HR work with actively engaging our teams on the production floor, coaching our leaders and creating Earths best place to work. Youll work in a complex, rapidly changing environment where you will have opportunities to innovate to more effectively achieve people and organizational goals.

About the team

Amazons Fulfillment Centers (FCs) within North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) are fast-paced environments that utilize robotics, scanning machines, and computer systems that track and allow the delivery of millions of items (and smiles) to households daily.

NACF PXT is a talent cultivator where Amazonians gain a depth of experience and expertise nurtured to grow, flourish and thrive in other business lines across Amazon. Our HR Leaders provide strategic and tactical leadership direction, executing our people initiatives, providing internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement in locations with up to 6,000 associates. NACFs PXT teams are flexible, thoughtful, socially responsible, and are always planning for the future.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree

- 7+ years of human resources leadership experience

- Experience supporting hourly, front-line employee populations of 2,000+

- 7+ years experience in one or more of the following industries: shipping/logistics distribution centers, manufacturing environments, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and customer-facing / customer-service environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters degree, or MBA

- 5-10+ years of experience in Fortune 500 companies

- Demonstrated success with stretch assignments that are evidence of superior performance in previous roles (e.g., varied experiences to include but not limited to start-ups, turn-arounds, international assignments, and rapid growth business environments)

- Experience in workforce planning/flex staffing

- Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities simultaneously - orientated on driving results

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.

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About Amazon

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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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