Amazon Development Centre

Human Resources, Cloud Computing

HRPartner(FixTermContract)

$525–775k ~AI est. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“HR Partner (Fix Term Contract) at Amazon Development Centre. Skills: Talent management, Employee relations, Performance management, HR strategies. Influence change and foster an environment of inclusion. Problem solving and influencing in diverse populations”

Industry & Context.

Human Resources, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Critical thinking; Analysis

Eligibility Requirements

12-month fixed-term contract, Maintain strict confidentiality

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field, Extensive human resource generalist experience, High proficiency in English

Nice to Have

Experience working in a matrixed organization, Coaching and consulting skills, Business and HR acumen, Problem-solving skills, Critical thinking and analysis, Experience consulting on complex performance management cases, Employee Relations/Investigations experience, Possess conviction and tenacity, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Thrives in a high-pressure, ambiguous environment, Able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities, Intellectual brings insight to team and business, Ability to demonstrate high-judgement, Empathy, Autonomy, Flexibility, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

What You'll Do.

Influence change and foster an environment of inclusion

Problem solving and influencing in diverse populations

Partnering with leaders to develop forward looking strategies

Innovate HR strategies

Implement HR strategies

Represent the company in CCMA cases

Attend conciliation and arbitration hearings

Prepare case documentation

Work closely with internal teams

Provide support to Builders and their leaders

Call on HR expertise and empathy

Action on talent management processes

Action on people development

Action on performance management

Action on compensation

Action on employee relations issues

Foster and role model an environment of inclusion

Advocate for Builders’ needs

Manage through ambiguity

Serve as first point of escalation

Support Builder queries and situations

Navigate Amazon Policies

Promote adoption of technology

Collaborate with multiple levels of the organization

Influence multiple levels of the organization

Conduct difficult workplace investigations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with AWS business leaders; Collaborate with other HR teams; Collaborate with internal teams; Collaborate across many teams; Collaborate across levels; Collaborate across regions; Collaborate with Builder Relations

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

The HR Partner role in our Builder Experience Team (BeXT) is a 12-month fixed-term contract focusing on the Builder experience. During this 12-month term, you can expect to do the following in your day-to-day: • Influence change and foster an environment of inclusion for our Builders • Problem solving and influencing in diverse populations • Working in a fast-paced and complex changing environment driven by continuous innovation • Application of HR fundamentals • Partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop forward looking strategies and goals focused on the Builder experience. Key job responsibilities BeXT delivers personalized people support to AWS Builders to amplify the voice of the Builder. In this role, you will collaborate with AWS business leaders and other HR teams to innovate, implement, and deploy HR strategies from talent and performance management, compensation, employee relations and other HR functions. You will also represent the company in CCMA cases, attending conciliation and arbitration hearings, preparing case documentation, and working closely with internal teams to ensure effective resolution. In addition, you will provide support to our Builders and their leaders aligned to an AWS business line or region, calling on HR expertise and empathy. To thrive, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to pivot through various scenarios utilizing HR expertise, consulting skills, as well as the ability to connect to the bigger picture while diving deep into the details and collaborate and consult across many teams, levels, and regions. A day in the life As a BeXT HR Partner, no two days look the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: • Consult, coach, and develop leadership through decision making with empathy and sound judgement; collaborating and actioning on talent management processes, people development and performance management, compensation, and employee relat

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