Do you want to design build and implement strategic talent systems to make Amazon the premier destination of Earths most talented people Do you love technology and innovation and working with business teams who are building the future and paving the path in innovation If you answered yes to these questions we have the right role for you.
As a key member of the World-Wide Amazon Stores (WWAS) Talent Management team within the People Experience and Technology (PXT) organization the Sr. TM Specialist role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute your experience and passion for all things talent in a complex and global business. This individual will lead customer-centric strategic talent management initiatives and plans in support of the WWAS business. This role is dedicated to the WWOps Tech organizations and will report to the WWOps Tech Talent Management leader.
This individual will be the co-pilot with business and PXT Leaders for all core people processes including Leadership Forecasting Leadership Promotions Performance Calibration Succession Planning and integration of Culture and Diversity Equity and Inclusion into the overall talent strategy. They will work with their team to define build refine and implement progressive and industry-defining talent practices to support WWAS and WWOps organizations.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate plays the role of strategist who masterfully uses data to tell a compelling story connect dots and integrate into a practical talent strategy for WWAS. The scope of responsibilities includes gaining and applying business acumen while conducting needs analysis assessing macro trends and translating data-driven analysis into an overarching talent strategy for the organization they support all in partnership with business and PXT teams.
The candidate must be skilled at anticipating problems creating contingency plans managing multiple priorities problem solving and organizing logistics. The candidate should also be detailed oriented with the demonstrated ability to execute talent programs and initiatives in partnership with PXT and business stakeholders. The candidate should possess functional knowledge of core HR areas preferably with experience in Talent Management Organization Development or as an HR Business Partner. The candidate should be self-driven and possess the ability to work in an ambiguous and global environment with minimal guidance or supervision.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and implement Talent Management plans and solutions in order to achieve strategic business initiatives. Ensure talent readiness by creating mechanisms such as: Success Profiles Talent Assessment and Leadership Investment Planning based on the business needs.
Partner with business leaders and PXT leaders to define and establish a long-term talent strategy that may include: identifying critical jobs determining talent gaps assessing internal as well as external availability and developing long term plans to bridge the gaps.
Lead and run need-based Talent Management projects with clients across teams and globally: driving and conducting needs analysis creating and executing against talent plans/roadmaps and reporting and auditing of existing programs.
Look at cross-business themes and integrate into the over-arching talent management strategy for the business.
Create processes that enable identifying and surfacing top talent to business and PXT leaders in deploying the right employee to the right job at the right time.
Identify appropriate metrics to measure effectiveness of talent management initiatives.
Partner with the PXT community including specialty functions and teams to design and implement programs with a global impact.
Recognize and adapt global best practices as appropriate.
Create process improvement mechanisms including automation on some of the existing processes/ tools to ensure standardization and consistency as we scale.
A day in the life
The Sr. TM Specialist diagnoses designs for and delivers innovative talent management solutions to drive positive transformations across the business. Our mission is to create human-centered transformation experiences that position WWAS to do the best work while raising the bar on delivering for customers.
About the team
We are building a team ready to tackle a broad array of problems at the intersection of business and builder imperatives. We operate as complementary to a dedicated business owner augmenting their teams efforts and driving end-to-end transformation. We work collaboratively with other groups to drive business impact together.
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field
Minimum 5 years leading complex enterprise-wide organizational effectiveness initiatives or large scale people strategies
Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration Industrial/Organizational Psychology Organizational Development or a related field
Experience working in a Center of Excellence responsible for creating then scaling enterprise-wide org effectiveness solutions including those targeting Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs)
Expertise in organizational effectiveness org design large scale capability building large scale change management
Proficiency in systems thinking human-centered design and organizational development approaches Expertise in emerging organizational effectiveness and organizational development practices tools and technologies
Demonstrated success in organizational assessment user research and data-driven solution design
Strong business acumen and sound judgment to understand customer needs and shape strategies
Proven ability to build trusted partnerships lead matrixed teams and influence senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft crisp compelling docs that resonate with Amazon executives
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment and interest in supporting a global team across multiple time zones.
Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and foster a continuous improvement mindset
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $113300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $187300/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.