HR Business Partner

Description

In pursuit of being Earth's Best Employer, our global Human Resources teams, known as People eXperience and Technology (PXT), drive business success by fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative culture. The HR Business Partner provides HR generalist support to a large population of hourly employees and business leaders, bringing expertise in leadership development, employee experience, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will partner with business leaders to deliver HR initiatives focused on talent management, employee engagement, and internal customer service. Success requires leveraging data-driven insights and understanding the importance of HR metrics to drive business impact. You may also lead a team of entry-level HR employees and own projects that enhance the employee experience.

The HR Business Partner balances strategic and tactical responsibilities, driving organizational success through partnership with leaders. They execute core PXT processes while providing guidance on talent processes, performance management, and cultural initiatives. By building trust and influence through sound business acumen, they manage increasingly complex issues and deliver solutions that enhance both employee experience and business outcomes.

You will be expected to work onsite at an Amazon facility.

Key job responsibilities
- Improve site effectiveness by identifying systemic patterns, addressing root causes, and making high-judgment decisions that align with policy intent while minimizing risk. Establish and implement mechanisms that 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.

A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. You'll focus on driving organizational effectiveness and employee engagement, leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, anticipate business needs, and develop solutions that enhance workplace experience and deliver measurable results.

From coaching leadership teams on workforce and talent management to driving HR process excellence, you'll collaborate with business leaders to develop forward-looking strategies focused on operational objectives and team effectiveness. You'll build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization while contributing to meaningful workplace improvements.

Success in this role comes from your ability to navigate organizational dynamics, lead change initiatives, and make high-judgment decisions in ambiguous situations. Through a combination of business acumen, data-driven insights, and strategic partnerships, you'll help create a workplace culture where employees feel valued and empowered, while driving long-term organizational success and adaptability in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

About the team
AMXL-Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, and Inbound Crossdock (AMXL-FC/SC/IXD) ensures Heavy/Bulky packages move safely and efficiently to AMXL-DS to be delivered to our customers. In AMXL, most of our sites are collocated with different combinations between FC, SC, IXD, and DS.

The AMXL-FC/SC/IXD PXT Team is a diverse team that inspires intellectual curiosity, champions growth and innovation, fosters agile partnerships and supports the business and stakeholders through policy parity and process improvement. Our mission is to leverage technology, existing and new mechanisms and human intervention to deliver the best experience for all Amazonians. Our PXT team provides strategic and tactical leadership direction to support our internal customers: associates and operations leaders.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of HR work within an international, fast-paced, and customer-driven environment experience
- Knowledge of local labor law
- Experience in HR within an international, fast-paced and customer-driven environment
- Experience in a call center, distribution center, or manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting hourly employee client group
- Experience with MS Office tools and HR Information Systems
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Human Resources Management
- Experience in human resources with companies supporting 250-500 or more associates
- Experience managing and leading employees

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Belleville - 63,800.00 - 106,300.00 CAD annually