HR Business Partner

Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Human Resources team as a HR Business Partner, supporting Amazon Logistics.

The HR Business Partner with the AU People eXperience and Technology (PXT) team provides HR generalist support to a large population of hourly employees as well as business leaders. This role provides the opportunity to do a variety of tactical and strategic work in an environment that encourages both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork.

You will partner with business leaders to influence and execute HR initiatives such as: talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement. You will understand the importance of accurate HR metrics, their inputs and the downstream impacts of them, and you'll prioritize the timely completion of work that directly influences them. In addition, you may lead a team of HR professionals and also own projects or programs that impact the business or the broader HR team.

To be successful in this role, you must understand business goals and prioritize them through high-impact work. You will influence and develop the HR team and business leaders by providing HR expertise, sound judgment, and data-driven recommendations that improve the overall employee experience and business performance.

Key job responsibilities

Examine situations thoroughly, check for and mitigate personal biases, and make high-judgment decisions that align with the intent of policies and minimize risk. Ensure fair and consistent application of all company policies and compliance with laws and regulations. Take partners or escalate when next steps are unclear. Prioritize the employee experience and following up on matters that are critical to protecting it, such as safety, pay and scheduling. Propose solutions and take partners to resolve issues quickly. Ensure that next steps are consistently communicated to employees. Participate in talent development and talent management processes with business leadership. Respectfully challenge talent outcomes and ensure business leaders are trained to conduct effective career growth and performance management discussions. Provide feedback and coach leaders to successfully manage complex employee issues while meeting organizational goals. Use data and metrics to identify trends, anticipate business needs, and implement action plans focused on employee experience and organizational health. Set culture and talent goals with business leaders. Review culture and talent management data regularly, create action plans to address opportunities and routinely assess their effectiveness. Champion change focused on creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

A day in the life

A typical day in this role involves providing strategic and tactical leadership direction, executing on people initiatives, providing internal customer support, advising and coaching employees and leaders through development and performance matters, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. This role operates with autonomy and requires discretion and a hands-on approach to monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of engagement. The HR Business Partner routinely partners with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop forward-looking strategies and goals focused on the employee experience and operational objectives.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of HR work within an international, fast-paced or customer-driven environment experience Knowledge of local labor law Experience in HR within an international, fast-paced and customer-driven environment Experience supporting hourly employee client group Experience with MS Office tools and HR Information Systems Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Human Resources Management Experience in human resources with companies supporting 250-500 or more associates Experience managing and leading employees

Acknowledgement Of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

Company - Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

Job ID: A10501115