HR Business Partner, SSD — People & Performance

Amazon; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon’s HR Business Partner role on the SSD-PXT team provides HR generalist support to a large population of hourly employees and business leaders. You will drive onboarding, talent management, engagement initiatives, and data-driven HR metrics while partnering with leaders to deliver impactful programs.

The role emphasizes strategic and tactical work with opportunities to lead projects, coach leaders, and advance inclusive talent practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• 2+ years of human resources or equivalent (e.g., operations, customer service, retail, distribution, shipping/logistics, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing) experience.
• 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 and implement proactive solutions at the site level.
• Execute and monitor employee engagement strategies and recognition programs.
• Coach Business Leaders on effective people management practices, including performance feedback and team development.
• Partner with leaders to ensure equitable talent practices across selection, development, and advancement decisions.
• Drive adoption of HR technology solutions, AI, and self-service tools, ensuring effective utilization.

Skills

HR generalist

Onboarding

Employee relations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's Degree or MBA

Tools

HR software

HR analytics

Job description

Amazon’s HR Business Partner role on the SSD-PXT team provides HR generalist support to a large population of hourly employees and business leaders. You will drive onboarding, talent management, engagement initiatives, and data-driven HR metrics while partnering with leaders to deliver impactful programs.

The role emphasizes strategic and tactical work with opportunities to lead projects, coach leaders, and advance inclusive talent practices in a fast-paced environment.