Sr. Manager, University Talent Acquisition, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sr. Manager to lead their University Talent Acquisition Team. This role is pivotal in shaping talent acquisition strategies and enhancing recruitment processes across North America. The ideal candidate will possess strong client relationship skills and a proven track record in people development. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll work closely with business leaders to attract top-tier talent while driving productivity improvements. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to a vibrant work culture that empowers individuals to excel.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Recruiting/HR experience required.
• 5+ years of experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WW Amazon Stores University Talent Acquisition Team.
• Partner with stakeholders to determine talent needs and sourcing strategies.
• Manage and develop a high-performing recruiting team.

Skills

Client Relationship Skills

People Development

Market Research

Team Management

Talent Acquisition Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

The Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) team is looking to hire a Sr. Manager to lead the WW Amazon Stores University Talent Acquisition Team. Recruiting the right candidates for Amazon is critical to our ability to innovate and build on behalf of customers. AUTA is seeking a passionate, results-oriented, and inventive Sr. Manager with strong client relationship skills, people development and the ability to think differently about how we have delivered talent in North America. This Sr. Manager will work closely with business leadership in North America, while also acting as a global point of contact for all hiring done for these businesses globally.
This role will provide the opportunity to significantly shape and own how we think about Talent Acquisition (TA) within this business as well as being in a great position to directly contribute to the overall global strategy. Other offerings include career growth, working with highly collaborative teams, and a fun and passionate work environment.

Key job responsibilities:

1. Act as a global single threaded leader for the WW Amazon Stores lines of business and partner closely with international TA leaders to ensure we are hiring the best talent globally and delivering the right results for the business in each region.
2. Partner with key stakeholders (Business Leaders, Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners and Recruiting Managers) to determine future talent needs and appropriate sourcing strategies; this requires a deep understanding through extensive market research of the channels where we can find the best, diverse talent who fit our business, technical and cultural demands.
3. Build, engage, manage and develop a team of high-performing staff in an extremely fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
4. Set team performance goals and metrics, timelines and a formal tracking process to measure and manage progress.
5. Develop and execute plans to identify and drive productivity improvements that enable the team to deliver to hiring goals without having to scale deployed resources at a rate faster than the business is growing.
6. Periodically lead and/or participate in cross-business/cross-company special projects and initiatives related to talent acquisition.

About the team:

Amazon's University Talent Acquisition team plays a pivotal role in fueling Amazon's growth and innovation. Guided by a customer-centric approach, we work with our internal business partners to identify, recruit, and onboard top-tier student talent from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to excellence drives us to raise the bar with each new hire, balancing scalability with a relentless focus on quality. Operational efficiency, data-driven insights and a globally-minded, locally-responsive mindset enable us to create seamless experiences that meet the evolving needs of our dynamic business.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary degree.
2. 10+ years of Recruiting and/or HR experience.
3. 5+ years leading a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience building, coaching and managing a recruiting team and business-facing function.
2. Experience creating and executing effective talent acquisition strategies and influencing senior stakeholders.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 here for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $162,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $268,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.