Principal, HR Business Partner, AWS Global Sales Startup Organization

Amazon • Seattle, WA

391d • $139,200 - $230,200

About The Position

The Principal, HR Business Partner for AWS Global Sales Startup Organization at Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a senior-level role responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with business priorities and enhance the employee experience. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration with global teams, and the ability to implement HR programs that support organizational change and talent management initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, and hands-on engagement with employees and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role, preferably in a business partner role in the tech industry.
• 5+ years' experience as a business partner driving organizational change initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including document preparation and data visualization.
• Previous employee relations and talent assessment experience.
• Master's degree in Human Resources or MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of metrics to support HR plans.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading in a matrix environment, ideally internationally.
• Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing, and problem-solving.
• Prior senior HR leadership experience supporting a large, geographically dispersed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people plans and solutions to achieve people initiatives and deliver results.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop the talent strategy needed to support growth and create a thriving work environment.
• Collaborate with central HR teams to assess HR needs in performance management, talent acquisition, career development, diversity, and compensation.
• Function as a consultant to key leaders, translating business needs into HR plans.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment initiatives.
• Analyze business metrics related to retention and employee experience to recommend improvements.
• Lead the Organization and Leadership Review focusing on succession planning and talent development.
• Provide compensation support including salary planning and promotions.
• Work with the AWS talent acquisition team to build scalable recruiting programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits package.
• Equity and sign-on payments may be provided as part of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree