Recruiting Manager, AWS, AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) - Data Center Hiring

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an experienced Recruiting Manager to lead high-volume hiring for data center operations. You will own recruiting execution across multiple job families, develop innovative strategies, and partner with business leaders to translate demand into actionable plans.

Lead a recruiting team, coach on best practices, and drive process improvements to improve efficiency, quality, and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recruiting or HR experience.
• Experience building, coaching and managing a recruiting team.
• Experience managing large dispersed recruiting/sourcing teams.
• Experience working with recruiting tools and systems, including resume databases, internet sourcing tools, and spreadsheets.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own recruiting execution for high-volume data center hiring across multiple job families including Data Center Technicians, Facility Engineers, Operations, and technical specialists.
• Develop and execute innovative strategies to reach hiring targets.
• Partner with business to understand demand planning and translate into actionable recruiting plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes, tools, and metrics increasing efficiency and candidate quality.
• Build, lead, and develop a team of recruiters.
• Set clear performance expectations and hold team accountable to hiring goals, quality metrics, and candidate experience.
• Coach recruiters on best practices, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making.
• Foster a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations.

Skills

People leadership

Team coaching

Sourcing strategy

HR experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Resume databases

Internet sourcing tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to innovation. We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Manager to lead high-volume hiring efforts for our rapidly expanding data center operations.

Key job responsibilities

• Own recruiting execution for high-volume data center hiring across multiple job families including Data Center Technicians, Facility Engineers, Operations, and technical specialists
• Develop and execute innovative strategies to reach hiring targets
• Partner with business to understand demand planning and translate into actionable recruiting plans
• Drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes, tools, and metrics increasing efficiency and candidate quality

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and develop a team of recruiters
• Set clear performance expectations and hold team accountable to hiring goals, quality metrics, and candidate experience
• Coach recruiters on best practices, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making
• Foster a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and operational excellence
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Serve as trusted advisor to data center leaders on TA strategy and market insights
• Build strong partnerships with HR, finance, and workforce planning
• Present recruiting metrics, trends, and recommendations to leadership
• Influence managers on best practices for interviewing, candidate assessment, and offers
• Manage cross-functional initiatives related to employee experience and retention

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report on key metrics
• Analyze recruiting data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Establish SLA's with managers and consistently meet targets

About The Team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is the backbone of Amazon Web Services (AWS), responsible for designing, building, and operating the global network of data centers that power the AWS Cloud. AIS ensures the secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure that enables AWS customers worldwide to innovate and grow. The organization encompasses several key business areas: Data Center Engineering (DCE) focuses on innovative facility design and technology deployment; Data Center Planning & Delivery (DCPD) manages strategic expansion, capacity planning, supply chain, and infrastructure deployment; Data Center Operations (DCO) ensures 24/7 availability through proactive monitoring, incident response, and physical security.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of recruiting or HR experience
• Experience in recruiting or HR
• Experience building, coaching and managing a recruiting team
• Experience managing large dispersed recruiting/sourcing teams
• Experience working with recruiting tools and systems, including resume databases, internet sourcing tools, and spreadsheets
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating, measuring and scaling workflow among candidates, hiring managers and the recruiting team
• Experience managing senior staff or staffing managers
• Experience with workforce planning

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, Arlington - 151,600.00 - 205,100.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 151,600.00 - 205,100.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10558256