HR Partner, Human Resources

Amazon; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an HR Partner to support People eXperience and Technology (PXT) on the Chesapeake campus. The role focuses on employee experience, engagement, leadership development, and HR operations, with a strong customer-centric approach.

You will work onsite, execute standard HR processes, coach leaders, track engagement data, and help translate insights into improvements. The position requires discretion with confidential information and collaboration across site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR business partner or a blend of operations and HR.
• Experience in call center, distribution center, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting hourly employee client group.
• Experience handling confidential HR information.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive employee experience by executing key HR programs and partnering with PXT and Operations.
• Execute standard HR processes with quality and timely service (SLAs).
• Provide frontline employee support and escalate issues as needed while handling sensitive information.
• Assist in coordinating engagement channels and gather feedback for improvements.
• Coach frontline leaders on engagement, retention, and effective use of HR tools.
• Support site-level engagement and culture-building initiatives and track effectiveness.
• Learn to track PXT data and prepare insights for reviews or discussions.
• Promote self-service tools to resolve routine questions and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

HR partnership

Employee engagement

Coaching leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS / Payroll Systems

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Job ID: 10488565 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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 Partner role offers an exceptional opportunity to build your career in human resources, focusing on employee experience, engagement, leadership development and HR operational excellence.

As an HR Partner on the (Insert Line of Business) PXT team, you will support PXT operations through consistent standard work execution, relationship-building, and timely issue resolution. With a visible presence across site operations, you'll foster team culture, support engagement, and coach leaders on PXT practices. You'll create positive employee experiences while building your skills in navigating increasingly complex issues and influencing without authority. Success in this role comes from building strong partnerships, demonstrating sound judgment, and maintaining a customer-centric approach. You'll learn to use data-driven insights and HR technologies to enhance the employee experience while developing core HR capabilities that will serve as the foundation for your career growth.

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

Key job responsibilities

• Support a positive employee experience by executing key programs, reinforcing workplace standards, and partnering with PXT and Operations to create a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and supported.
• Execute standard work with consistent quality and timeliness, meeting established service level agreements (SLAs) and maintaining accurate documentation of HR processes and employee interactions.
• Provide frontline employee support by responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, and ensuring appropriate resolution or escalation of employee matters. Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist in running and monitoring feedback channels such as roundtables, floor walks, and employee engagement activities. Support issue tracking and follow-up, partnering with senior PXT team members to drive resolutions and improvements in employee experience.
• Coach frontline leaders on behaviors that impact engagement and retention. Reinforce expectations and guide leaders in selecting and effectively utilizing available tools to improve team communication, recognition, and performance conversations.
• Support the execution of site-level engagement, communication, and culture-building initiatives. Coordinate logistics, gather feedback, and monitor effectiveness.
• Learn to track and summarize PXT-related data (e.g., attrition/attendance trends, hiring data, employee sentiment). Help prepare insights for site reviews or team discussions.
• Promote the use of self-service tools to resolve routine employee and manager questions. Help identify recurring gaps and elevate opportunities to improve tool usability or adoption.

A day in the life

A typical day involves balancing standard work execution with responsive employee support. You'll maintain consistent presence on the operations floor, engaging directly with hourly employees and partnering with leaders to address concerns and drive engagement initiatives. Operating under the guidance of senior team members, you'll execute core HR processes while ensuring quality service delivery.

Through data tools and HR technologies, you'll assist in tracking metrics and identifying trends, while developing your ability to build trust through personal interaction. You'll support employee engagement activities, help coordinate feedback channels, and assist in coaching and development of others. When complex issues arise, you'll seek guidance from senior team members, learning to navigate challenging situations while developing sound judgment.

Success in this role comes from maintaining organized routines, demonstrating strong follow-through, and building effective partnerships with both the PXT team and operations leaders. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a human resource business partner or a blend of operations and HR
• Experience in a call center, distribution center, or manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting hourly employee client group
• Experience working with and protecting confidential and sensitive HR information
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience with 1-year human resources general experience or equivalent experience (e.g., operations, customer service, retail, manufacturing) experience
• Experience in human resources at companies supporting 250-500 or more associates
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Payroll Systems or HRIS

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, VA, Chesapeake - 51,300.00 - 89,800.00 USD annually

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