Senior HR Business Partner, AWS, Region Services

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner, AWS, Region Services

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the fastest-growing and profitable business segments within Amazon. As the world's 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 customer-centric 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. You'll collaborate with business leaders to execute HR strategies that support business goals and enhance employee experience, while leading Pan-EMEA strategic projects with senior stakeholder exposure. The ideal candidate is a data-driven HR professional with strong leadership abilities and experience in global team collaboration. You'll 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 fast-paced, ambiguous environment. This is a high-impact role where you can truly make a difference for our customers.

Key job responsibilities

1. Serve as a trusted advisor to AWS EMEA Leadership Team, providing strategic HR guidance
2. Ensure excellent employee relations and compliance with local labor laws
3. Analyze business unit data to drive performance, retention, and employee experience improvements
4. Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession management initiatives
5. Collaborate with talent acquisition teams on hiring, retention, and internal talent development
6. Provide coaching to business leaders to grow their leadership capabilities
7. 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
8. Contribute beyond local remit, adding value to the broader business and HR team
9. Execute business-critical EMEA and global HR projects
10. Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20% of the time)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
2. Extensive experience as progressive HR Business Partner
3. Experience partnering with senior leadership teams on organizational development, talent management, and strategic workforce planning
4. Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations cases and organizational change initiatives
5. Fluent in English (written and verbal)
6. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment
7. Track record of using data and analytics to drive HR decisions and demonstrate business impact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
2. Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent European certification)
3. Extensive experience as HR Business Partner, supporting senior/executive level leaders
4. Previous experience in a global technology company, preferably in cloud computing or enterprise software
5. Experience working with matrix organizations and managing multiple stakeholders across geographies
6. Strong knowledge of European labor laws and employment regulations
7. Experience with mergers & acquisitions, organizational design, and large-scale transformation projects
8. Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive business results
9. Experience with HR analytics tools and proficiency in data visualization

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.