Senior Human Resources Business Partner, PXT People eXperience and TechnologyJob ID: 2831981 | AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)
This role will be based in London, UK.
We are currently seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for the Amazon EMEA organization, to drive best practices in a high-tech and commercial work environment. This role will partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR priorities that enable business priorities and foster the optimum employee experience. The individual would also be responsible for driving strategic HR projects at a Pan-EU level, with exposure to senior Stakeholders (Business leaders, HR Leaders).
This role requires a data driven, customer-obsessed Human Resources professional with strong leadership and team collaboration across global leadership teams, as well as Amazon wide projects and HR initiatives. We are looking for an experienced professional who will partner with business leaders on strategic people initiatives, has the ability to implement and optimize HR programs and processes, as well as identify and drive appropriate solutions aligned with labor relations, HR policies and processes.
You will be able to collaborate across groups and influence at all levels of the organization. You should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and engaging on a hands-on basis with individuals and teams as well as operating strategically with leadership teams. You will need strong business acumen, executive coaching skills, excellent communications skills, strategic thinking, and planning/project management skills. You must be able to balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions, and facilitate the best decisions for employees and the business in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change.
Key job responsibilities Earn trust as a partner to the Amazon EMEA Leadership Team, acting as a counsellor and trusted advisor, providing best in-class HR business partner support and coaching on the HR implications of strategic and operational decisions and plans.Maintain and improve all channels of employee relations, ensuring compliance with local legislation and ensuring that Amazon is seen as an attractive place to work.Review and analyse business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.Partner with the business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment.Liaise with the talent acquisition teams to attract, hire and retain the right candidates, and identify opportunities to rotate and develop internal talent.Coach Directors in career development & management practices, including the org/team structure.Work with other HR professionals in EMEA and globally to exchange best practices and ensure we are consistently delivering best in class service to our clients.Contribute to the wider PXT team, working beyond a local remit; will be recognized as having added value to the business, not just HR, by business unit and functional heads even outside the core geographies.Deliver on business-critical EMEA and global HR related projects.Travel approximately 25% (International). About the teamThe EMEA UC HR Team brings a unique vantage point to the global AWS business, by developing an understanding of the diverse needs of the AWS Software Development employees across the 20+ EMEA countries. We define solutions to address these needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONSExcellent command of English is essential C2 Level (CEFR).Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.Experience in Human Resources working with senior leaders within an international environment.Knowledge of external practices, trends and tools used in HR.Experience with HR Information Systems e.g., Salesforce, Workday.Advanced knowledge of local labour law within the EU.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster degree or MBA preferred.Excellent business acumen and an ability to understand a P&L.Literacy of analytics and data analysis / Able to analyse large array of information and come up with data-driven recommendation.Broad experience and specific knowledge of human resource theory, including employee relations, learning, and performance management.Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing and problem solving.Depth of pragmatic experience with compensation planning, negotiation and employee relations.Work experience ideally in the tech industry.Effective Communication/Facilitation.Possess intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team/business, especially in a multicultural and multi-location environment.Strong facilitation and negotiation skills; able to listen to and persuade others based on sound logic.Proven ability to operate with autonomy and discretion and use sound judgment in all situations.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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