Sr. HR Business Partner , SSD-FC

Amazon; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon in Hampton, VA seeks an Sr. HRBP to lead a team of HR professionals and align leadership, centralized support, and systems to deliver high‑quality employee experiences onsite.

You will partner with business leaders to execute integrated talent strategies, coach on development, and use analytics and AI to drive decisions. The role emphasizes culture, inclusion, and scalable HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• 5+ years in human resources or related experience.
• Experience in making data driven business decisions.
• Experience supporting or leading employee‑focused processes including onboarding, benefits, investigations, training or talent management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse team of HR professionals, coaching them to elevate to strategic partners.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation via data insights and cross-function partnerships.
• Shape the strategic vision for employee experience and organizational health.

Skills

HR leadership

People analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Employee relations

Data-driven decisions

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Job ID: 10533049 | 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 Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is a key strategic partner on the SSD-FC PXT team, bringing expertise in leadership development, employee experience, culture, and change management. This role balances tactical excellence with strategic insight, leveraging both technology and human judgment to align local leadership, centralized support, and systems in delivering high-quality employee experiences.

The Sr. HRBP contributes to excellence in PXT service delivery through leadership and strategic insight. They support team development and process optimization while upholding high standards and risk management practices. Leveraging data and experience, they inform business decisions and help implement scalable solutions. Their influence extends across the organization, collaborating with leaders to advance key initiatives and deliver solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term objectives.

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

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse team of HR professionals, coaching them to elevate beyond tactical execution to become strategic partners who proactively identify and mitigate organizational risks while delivering exceptional service.
• Drive a culture of proactive risk identification and mitigation by establishing early warning systems, leveraging data insights, and building strong partnerships across functions. Guide your team in developing sound judgment to spot emerging people-related risks before they impact the business.
• Shape the strategic vision for employee experience and organizational health. Challenge status quo thinking and drive innovation in HR practices while ensuring sustainable execution. Enable your team to move beyond immediate problem-solving to address systemic issues and opportunities.
• Partner with business leadership to develop and execute integrated talent strategies that address both current needs and future capability requirements. Coach leaders on effective talent development while building a strong succession pipeline within your own HR organization. Anticipate future talent needs and evolving workforce dynamics to future-proof both operations and HR.
• Lead your team in effective use of analytics and AI tools to uncover hidden patterns, predict emerging risks, and drive data-informed decision making. Translate complex insights into compelling narratives that influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Set clear goals for culture transformation with business leaders. Design and implement comprehensive strategies to systematically strengthen organizational health, talent capabilities, and leadership effectiveness. Champion initiatives that measurably enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Drive strategic adoption of HR technology to enable both efficiency and excellence in service delivery. Guide your team to leverage automation while preserving high-touch support for sensitive employee matters requiring human judgment and empathy.

A day in the life

A typical day involves balancing strategic insight with tactical execution. You'll provide expertise in employee relations, coach leaders through performance and development matters, and drive HR functional excellence. Operating with autonomy, you'll partner with leaders at multiple levels to develop forward‑looking strategies focused on employee experience and operational objectives.

Through data analytics and AI‑enabled tools, you'll identify trends and opportunities while maintaining the human connections essential for building trust. You'll support critical HR processes such as investigations and talent management while leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and decision‑making, knowing when automation creates efficiency and when personal interaction remains crucial.

Success in this role comes from effectively enabling strong people leadership, influencing at scale, and addressing root causes of systemic issues. Through a combination of data‑driven insights and strategic partnerships, you'll help create and maintain a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.

About the team

Sub‑Same Day Fulfillment Centers (SSD‑FC) are an integral part of meeting Amazon’s customer promise through Prime same‑day delivery. In tandem with its Rapid and Rural Logistics business parallels, these locations strive to serve over 80% of Prime customer demands across North America. – And with people at the heart of it all, our commitment to provide HR functional excellence continues and grows.

Known as People, Experience and Technology (PXT), our HR team members are present onsite to help drive tactical leadership direction, while providing top‑notch internal customer support. PXT teams are flexible, thoughtful, socially responsible, and are always planning for the future.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• 5+ years of human resources or mix of equivalent experiences (e.g., operations, customer service, retail, distribution, shipping/logistics, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing), or 5+ years of human resources experience
• Experience in making data driven business decisions
• Experience supporting or leading employee‑focused processes including onboarding, benefits, investigations, training or talent management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or MBA
• Experience supporting large employee populations in manufacturing, retail, distribution, or similar operational environments
• Knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR compliance requirements
• Experience resolving sensitive employee relations issues
• Experience partnering with, coaching, and guiding senior leaders as a strategic HR business partner
• Experience building, developing, and retaining high‑performing HR teams, with demonstrated success in improving team productivity and engagement
• Experience leveraging AI‑powered tools and technologies to improve processes and service delivery, with demonstrated ability to drive technology adoption amongst teams

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, Hampton - 130,000.00 - 175,900.00 USD annually