Job Summary
A dynamic and growing business unit within Amazon.com, Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud. Since early 2006, AWS has empowered businesses to requisition compute power, storage, and other services – gaining access to a global computing infrastructure that is the backbone of Amazon.com's multi-billion dollar retail business.
Today, AWS offers a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers millions of active monthly customers from start-ups to multi-national corporations to governments.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional HR leader to drive the development and implementation of the HR Strategy in support of the AWS Europe Data Centers.
This role requires a progressive, data-driven, and customer-obsessed Human Resources Leader who will have responsibility for driving organization effectiveness while implementing HR programs such as annual review processes, promotions, and performance management and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with senior management to develop and implement HR plans and solutions.
* Contribute broadly to the European teams, influencing beyond a local remit.
* Define HR goals that are based on business drivers and ensure HR is always looking for underlying people issues to help solve business challenges.
* Earn trust as a partner to the Infrastructure leadership locally, Regional HR team, and beyond.
* Partner with business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment and development.
* Provide management coaching to front-line managers and senior leaders.
* Review and analyze business metrics, including data on retention and employee experience, to recommend systemic improvements.
* Partner with the business to lead both annual and mid-year review processes, focusing on performance management and talent development.
* Provide compensation support, including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions, and job re-leveling.
* Work with line managers and employees to address all types of employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
* 8+ years in a related HR role.
* Experience partnering with business leaders in highly complex and dynamic business settings.
* Broad experience and specific knowledge of human resource theory, including employee development and performance appraisal systems.
* Strong understanding of local European employment laws.
* Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results.
* Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analysis.
* Experience working in a high-tech, entrepreneurial environment, requiring strong multi-tasking abilities.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
About Us
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