Principal, Employee Relations, ER Strategy

Amazon • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Amazon Employee Relations (ER) Strategy team supports Amazon’s Global
workforce and we are seeking an ER Principal to join our team. The successful
candidate will have a demonstrated ability to i) assess data, workplaces,
behaviors, external trends, and relationships to identify risks and gaps in the
work environment; ii) develop and execute sustainable, scalable initiatives,
mechanisms, and programs that affect long-lasting changes at all levels; iii)
influence leaders to win alignment, support, and change agents; and iv) work
cross-functionally to design and execute effective large-proactive strategies.
The Principal will possess significant employee relations expertise, excellent
judgment, and highly-developed analytical and communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law experience
• Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Experience creating and implementing large-scale organizational programs
• Experience supporting large hourly workforces

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting workforces of 100+ hourly employees
• Experience working with global teams and diverse partners
• Advanced degree, JD, or other specialized training in labor/employee relations
• Background in public relations, investor relations, or public policy.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing multiple and competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Risk Detection and Mitigation: Apply employee relations expertise to successfully identify trends and challenges, predict and mitigate risk, and develop and execute solution-focused strategies and programs
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams including Public Policy, PR, Legal, OIC, and Investor Relations to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that align with organizational priorities.
• Project Management: Independently design, own, and lead successfully large-scale, network-wide projects that improve frontline employee and contractor experience
• Analyze and Interpret Data: Exercise strong analytical skills using data and anecdotes to develop persuasive narratives and recommendations; demonstrated ability to define and measure success of programs
• Deliver Innovative Solutions: Challenge current practices, industry status quo, and generate creative mechanisms that bring about large-scale solutions
• Communicate Effectively: Rapidly produce high-quality written communications that concisely analyze problems and move solutions from concept to execution
• Lead Through Others: Build constructive relationships with critical stakeholders and peers to share information, influence change, and leverage resources to deliver results
• Problem Solve: Work independently with minimal supervision, in ambiguous situations, and persevere over internal and external barriers to drive resolutions
• Work at Scale: Design solutions for a single person, station, or situation then translate, design, and launch sustainable mechanisms for entire networks

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal