HR Business Partner , NACF

Amazon; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's PXT HR team is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide HR generalist support to a large population of hourly employees and business leaders, with a focus on talent management, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

The role partners with leaders to drive data-driven HR initiatives, manage performance and culture, and may lead entry-level HR staff, delivering high-touch service onsite at an Amazon facility in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading employee-focused processes including onboarding, benefits, investigations, training or talent management.

Responsibilities

• Improve site effectiveness by identifying systemic patterns, addressing root causes, and making high-judgment decisions that align with policy intent while minimizing risk.
• Use data analytics to identify emerging trends, predict future challenges, and implement proactive solutions at the site level.
• Coach Business Leaders on effective people management practices, including performance feedback, team development, and complex employee relations matters.

Skills

Onboarding

Benefits

Employee investigations

Talent management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

A typical day in this role involves providing strategic and tactical leadership direction, executing on people initiatives, providing internal customer support, advising and coaching employees and leaders through development and performance matters, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. This role operates with autonomy and requires discretion and a hands‑on approach to monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of engagement.

About the team

Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers (FCs) within North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) are fast‑paced environments that utilize robotics, scanning machines, and computer systems that track and allow the delivery of millions of items (and smiles) to households daily.

NACF PXT is a talent cultivator where Amazonians gain a depth of experience and expertise nurtured to grow, flourish and thrive in other business lines across Amazon. Our HR Leaders provide strategic and tactical leadership direction, executing our people initiatives, providing internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement in locations with up to 6,000 associates. NACF's PXT teams are flexible, thoughtful, socially responsible, and are always planning for the future.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading employee-focused processes including onboarding, benefits, investigations, training or talent management
• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of human resources experience or equivalent experiences (e.g., operations, customer service, retail, distribution, shipping/logistics, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA
• Experience supporting operational environments (manufacturing, distribution, or similar)
• Ability to effectively train, guide, and support others in the use of various HR technologies and digital platforms, with a focus on increasing user adoption and enhancing end-user experience
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with business leaders
• Experience handling employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with ability to guide leaders through complex situations
• Experience supporting employee engagement and development initiatives with measurable impacts on employee retention or satisfaction

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, KS, Olathe - 67,600.00 - 118,400.00 USD annually