Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the fastestgrowing and profitable business segments within Amazon. As the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform AWS is disrupting the traditional infrastructure market and redefining how organizations consume technology.
We strive to be the most customercentric company on Earth and to get there we need the most talented bright and driven people on our team. We are seeking an experienced HR leader to support a growing AWS business segment that provides critical services for key customers in highly regulated industries. If you want to help us build the future of cloud computing this is your chance to make history!
We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for Amazon EMEA to drive HR excellence in this dynamic tech environment. Youll collaborate with business leaders to execute HR strategies that support business goals and enhance employee experience while leading PanEMEA strategic projects with senior stakeholder exposure. The ideal candidate is a datadriven HR professional with strong leadership abilities and experience in global team collaboration. Youll partner on strategic initiatives optimize HR programs and ensure alignment with labor relations and HR policies. Success requires business acumen executive coaching capability superior communication skills and strategic thinking. Must excel at managing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a fastpaced ambiguous environment. This is a highimpact role where you can truly make a difference for our customers.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to AWS EMEA Leadership Team providing strategic HR guidance
Ensure excellent employee relations and compliance with local labor laws
Analyze business unit data to drive performance retention and employee experience improvements
Lead organizational design workforce planning and succession management initiatives
Collaborate with talent acquisition teams on hiring retention and internal talent development
Provide coaching to business leaders to grow their leadership capabilities
Partner with other HR professionals in EMEA and globally to exchange best practices and ensure consistent delivery of best in class service to AWS business
Contribute beyond local remit adding value to the broader business and HR team
Execute businesscritical EMEA and global HR projects
Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20 of the time)
About the team
You will be part of an HR Center of Excellence which is focused on the success of a niche business segment. Together this team of HR specialists and HRBPs develops crosscutting programs and delivers localized solutions to meet customerspecific requirements. We are a close team of passionate professionals who love to have fun while making history at AWS!
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
Extensive experience as progressive HR Business Partner
Experience partnering with senior leadership teams on organizational development talent management and strategic workforce planning
Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations cases and organizational change initiatives
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Experience working in a fastpaced highgrowth technology environment
Track record of using data and analytics to drive HR decisions and demonstrate business impact
Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
Professional HR certification (SHRMSCP SPHR or equivalent European certification)
Extensive experience as HR Business Partner supporting senior/executive level leaders
Previous experience in a global technology company preferably in cloud computing or enterprise software
Experience working with matrix organizations and managing multiple stakeholders across geographies
Strong knowledge of European labor laws and employment regulations
Experience with mergers & acquisitions organizational design and largescale transformation projects
Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive business results
Experience with HR analytics tools and proficiency in data visualization
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