Assignment Manager, Relocation Services

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs / stock-based compensation

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon's Workforce Solutions - Assignments team is seeking an Assignment Manager to lead international assignment cases, guiding senior employees and families through mobility decisions with high-touch, strategic support.

You will collaborate with Relocation, Tax, Benefits, Compliance, and HR partners to structure offers, manage program outcomes, and drive ROI for the business, while mentoring Assignment Specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, HR, or a related field.
• Experience managing complex, fast-moving issues.
• Strong communication with senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• 5+ years of experience in international mobility, global relocation, or expatriate management.
• Direct experience with international tax, cross-border compensation, and assignment packages.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Amazon lead for international assignment cases, owning the end-to-end employee and manager experience from pre-offer consultation through assignment closure.
• Apply deep international mobility expertise — relocation, tax, assignment benefits, and cross-border compliance — to advise employees, managers, and HR partners on assignment feasibility and structure.
• Conduct business strategy consultations, employee and family needs assessments, and personalized country guidance that enable informed assignment decisions before commitments are made.
• Present assignment and repatriation offers, explain benefits packages, coordinate pre-acceptance tax briefings, and facilitate offer negotiations and approvals.
• Resolve cross-functional blockers, partner-team conflicts, and vendor performance issues that require senior judgment or escalation authority.
• Interpret policy, evaluate exceptions, and make judgment calls on non-standard situations — serving as the subject-matter authority for the team.
• Review assignment business outcomes at closure — documenting role continuity, knowledge transfer, market impact, and sponsor-reported value to build the program's return-on-investment narrative.

Skills

Experience managing complex and fast‑m

Experience communicating effectively w

Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, W

International mobility / expatriate m

International tax & cross-border comp

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

Equus

Job description

Assignment Manager

Help Amazon's global talent thrive through our Workforce Solutions - Assignments team! As part of this specialized organization, you'll serve as the trusted Amazon lead for employees and families navigating international assignments — high-impact, life-changing moves that directly enable Amazon's global growth. In this role, you’ll apply deep international mobility expertise to guide senior employees and business leaders through complex assignment decisions. Your work ensures that every assignment is structured to deliver value to the business while providing high-touch support for the employee and their family. We're seeking an experienced assignment professional who combines subject-matter depth with strong relationship skills and sound judgment under ambiguity.

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Amazon lead for international assignment cases, owning the end-to-end employee and manager experience from pre-offer consultation through assignment closure
• Apply deep international mobility expertise — relocation, tax, assignment benefits, and cross-border compliance — to advise employees, managers, and HR partners on assignment feasibility and structure
• Conduct business strategy consultations, employee and family needs assessments, and personalized country guidance that enable informed assignment decisions before commitments are made
• Present assignment and repatriation offers, explain benefits packages, coordinate pre-acceptance tax briefings, and facilitate offer negotiations and approvals
• Resolve cross-functional blockers, partner-team conflicts, and vendor performance issues that require senior judgment or escalation authority
• Interpret policy, evaluate exceptions, and make judgment calls on non-standard situations — serving as the subject-matter authority for the team
• Review assignment business outcomes at closure — documenting role continuity, knowledge transfer, market impact, and sponsor-reported value to build the program's return-on-investment narrative

A day in the life

You will advise senior business leaders on whether a proposed international assignment is feasible — weighing timelines, tax implications, family circumstances, and business urgency to provide a clear recommendation and a holistic, structured plan. You'll present complex offer packages, coordinate across Relocation, Immigration, Tax, Benefits, Compensation, and vendor partners to keep cases moving, and step in to resolve issues that require senior judgment or escalation authority. You'll also mentor Assignment Specialists, provide coverage guidance on complex case scenarios, and contribute subject-matter expertise to program-level improvements.

About the team

The Assignment Concierge Service is Amazon's dedicated assignment support team. We provide end-to-end, high-touch case management for employees and families on international assignments — one named point of contact, proactive coordination across 10+ partner teams, and personalized guidance through every phase of the assignment lifecycle. Our mission: enable Amazon to place the right talent in the right location, with a bar-raising experience that reflects the significance of these career-defining moves.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Program Management, Human Resources, Employment Law, Computer Science, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Operations Research or a related field
• Experience managing complex and fast-moving issues
• Experience communicating effectively with senior leadership
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• 5+ years of experience in international mobility, global relocation, or expatriate management
• Direct experience with international tax, cross-border compensation, and assignment packages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and coaching team members
• GMS (Global Mobility Specialist) or equivalent certification
• Experience managing assignments across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
• Experience interpreting mobility policy and making exception decisions with limited precedent
• Experience with case management platforms (ServiceNow, Equus, or equivalent)

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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and coaching team members
• GMS (Global Mobility Specialist) or equivalent certification
• Experience managing assignments across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
• Experience interpreting mobility policy and making exception decisions with limited precedent
• Experience with case management platforms (ServiceNow, Equus, or equivalent)

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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 125,800.00 - 170,200.00 USD annually