Principal HRBP, Amazon Entertainment, PXT Amazon Entertainment
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Prime Video is one of the world's largest and fastest growing steaming video services.
The Principal HR Business Partner will support management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement for Prime Video Advertising and Shoppable Entertainment. In addition, they may own programs that run across the broader HR team. To be successful in this role, you must understand the business priorities and translate those into an HR strategy. You will help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience. To succeed, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.
Key job responsibilities
The ability to understand business goals as well as design and implement new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements for leaders and employees
The desire and ability to be an influential and credible senior HR leader within the team, including setting the tone, agenda, and direction for the Prime Video Advertising HR role.
Understand the entire talent system and each stage of the employee lifecycle while balancing this against local processes/practices and creating a consistent experience for all Prime Video Advertising employees.
Able to identify when there is a need for local solutions and approaches vs. broader and scalable approaches
Solutions focused and comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables
Bias for action with stellar operational excellence
Operates with autonomy, discretion and a true hands-on approach
Ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of a broad group of employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
Uses data and org health metrics to make decisions and keep leadership informed
Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment
Ability to support a flexible work environment and schedule given multiple time zones
Success in this role will require influential partnership with middle and senior management within the organization to execute the HR strategies that foster organizational and people effectiveness. The individual in this role must understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda that supports the business as it grows. Additionally, the individual in this role is accountable for partnering with leadership to teach, coach, and cultivate the Amazon culture by ensuring the Leadership Principles are taught, lived, and integrated in each component of the talent system at Amazon.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations
on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-
rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of relevant Human Resources experience
Experience in working with a highly matrixed organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher, in Human Resources or related field
Project management and execution skills
Thrives in a high-pressure environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Able to build trust with managers thanks to strong expertise and judgement
Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team & business
Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis.
Strong use of Excel and other analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Coaching and consulting skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $139,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
The Principal HR Business Partner will support management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement for Prime Video Advertising and Shoppable Entertainment. In addition, they may own programs that run across the broader HR team. To be successful in this role, you must understand the business priorities and translate those into an HR strategy. You will help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience. To succeed, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.
Key job responsibilities
The ability to understand business goals as well as design and implement new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements for leaders and employees
The desire and ability to be an influential and credible senior HR leader within the team, including setting the tone, agenda, and direction for the Prime Video Advertising HR role.
Understand the entire talent system and each stage of the employee lifecycle while balancing this against local processes/practices and creating a consistent experience for all Prime Video Advertising employees.
Able to identify when there is a need for local solutions and approaches vs. broader and scalable approaches
Solutions focused and comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables
Bias for action with stellar operational excellence
Operates with autonomy, discretion and a true hands-on approach
Ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of a broad group of employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
Uses data and org health metrics to make decisions and keep leadership informed
Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment
Ability to support a flexible work environment and schedule given multiple time zones
Success in this role will require influential partnership with middle and senior management within the organization to execute the HR strategies that foster organizational and people effectiveness. The individual in this role must understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda that supports the business as it grows. Additionally, the individual in this role is accountable for partnering with leadership to teach, coach, and cultivate the Amazon culture by ensuring the Leadership Principles are taught, lived, and integrated in each component of the talent system at Amazon.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations
on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-
rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of relevant Human Resources experience
Experience in working with a highly matrixed organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher, in Human Resources or related field
Project management and execution skills
Thrives in a high-pressure environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Able to build trust with managers thanks to strong expertise and judgement
Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team & business
Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis.
Strong use of Excel and other analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Coaching and consulting skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $139,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.