HR Partner, Corp HR Partner Team

Amazon Hr Partner

At Amazon, HR Partners (HRP) provide high-judgment HR support to managers across levels at scale, enabling them to become force multipliers for customer impact and positive employee and manager experience. They demonstrate advanced knowledge of HR policies, processes, and tools, acting as trusted consultants to managers and senior managers. HRPs work backwards from the voice of the manager to deliver personalized experiences and drive large-scale initiatives using technology and simplified processes that match the speed and agility of our business. They operate independently as subject matter experts with deep knowledge of regional programs and policies, collaborating extensively with PXT teams including HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Legal, and others to provide integrated people solutions. As established practitioners, they mentor junior team members and shape best practices across the region.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Performance Management: Support managers through complex and nuanced performance management cases including performance improvement plans and assessments. Guide managers in implementing performance management processes and tools effectively. Partner with managers to ensure bias-free evaluations and effective coaching approaches across teams. Analyze performance data to identify trends, share insights, and develop solutions for systemic issues.
• Employee Relations: Handle complex and nuanced employee relations cases and investigations following established processes and policies. Conduct thorough and impartial investigations, support grievance processes, and lead informal discussions or mediation. Provide guidance to managers on sophisticated ER matters including policy violations and workplace concerns across countries. Partner with Legal and Employee Relations teams to resolve sensitive cases while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Analyze investigation findings, prepare recommendations, and identify trends to prevent future risks.
• Act as stewards of the employee experience and Amazon's culture. Act as subject matter expert for people tools, processes, programs or projects. Design and deliver Manager Education initiatives to further drive collective education and manager effectiveness. Analyze data and observations across the organization, highlighting trends and recommending/driving solutions, as appropriate.
• Change Management: Drive implementation of employee programs and lead improvements in manager experience. Partner with HR Business Partners and central teams on complex change initiatives across countries. Use data and insights to advocate for and influence process improvements. Design and execute change management strategies to ensure effective adoption across diverse employee groups.