HR Business Partner

About the role

The HR Business Partner provides HR generalist support to a large population of hourly employees and business leaders, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and internal customer service.

Responsibilities

• Identify systemic patterns, address root causes, and make high-judgment decisions that align with policy intent while minimizing risk.
• Establish and implement mechanisms to ensure consistent, fair application of policies while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
• Use data analytics to identify emerging trends, predict future challenges, and implement proactive solutions at the site level.
• Turn insights into practical initiatives that drive measurable improvements in employee experience and business performance.
• Execute and monitor employee engagement strategies and recognition programs.
• Maintain meaningful floor presence to gather insights, identify early signs of disengagement, and partner with leaders to drive targeted improvements.
• Coach Business Leaders on effective people management practices, including performance feedback, team development, and complex employee relations matters.
• Support leaders in building inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Partner with leaders to ensure equitable talent practices across selection, development, and advancement decisions.
• Champion initiatives that create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
• Drive adoption of HR technology solutions, AI, and self-service tools, ensuring effective utilization while maintaining focus on high-touch service delivery in critical moments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance user experience and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• 2+ years of human resources experience or equivalent experiences (e.g., operations, customer service, retail, distribution, shipping/logistics, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing).
• Experience supporting and/or leading employee-focused processes such as onboarding, benefits, investigations, training and/or talent management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or MBA
• Experience supporting operational environments (manufacturing, distribution, or similar)
• Ability to effectively train, guide, and support others in the use of various HR technologies and digital platforms, with a focus on increasing user adoption and enhancing end-user experience
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with business leaders
• Experience handling employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with ability to guide leaders through complex situations
• Experience supporting employee engagement and development initiatives with measurable impacts on employee retention or satisfaction

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave