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Sr. HR Specialist, Worldwide Grocery Stores

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Amazon

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Nashville

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 5+ years HR experience, project management, advanced Excel & SQL skills, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.
  • You will manage HR projects, support process improvements, engage with leaders, train teams, analyze metrics, and foster continuous improvement across diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience
  • 3+ years of program or project management experience
  • 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
  • 5+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
  • Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
  • Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
  • Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
  • Experience working in a matrixed organization
  • Coaching and consulting skills
  • Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis, experience consulting on complex performance management cases
  • Possess conviction and tenacity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrives in a high-pressure, ambiguous environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
  • Intellectual curiosity; brings insight to team and business
  • Ability to demonstrate high-judgement, empathy, autonomy, and flexibility
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee issues in Human Resources

Responsibilities

  • Ability to support defined projects and competing priorities with guidance across a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Ability to pivot support and focus when necessary to help cover HR tasks as they arise
  • Support projects ranging from continuous improvement, standard work, HR integration, and associate scheduling
  • Perform hands on project management such as scheduling and planning, monitoring and status reporting against planned deliverables, benefits and milestones, resource and program tracking
  • Support on projects through planning, development, launch, stabilization, and close
  • Support on-going efforts to enhance our capabilities through training, development, and program improvements
  • Engage directly with HR and Operations leaders to understand business needs for supporting a flexible workforce
  • Communicate and train the future state processes to operators and users of the new processes
  • Measure outcomes and outputs of projects and process improvement endeavors
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes and challenge conventional wisdom
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures across geographically distributed teams

FAQs

What is the minimum education requirement for the Sr. HR Specialist position?

The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources experience and 3+ years of program or project management experience are required.

Is advanced knowledge of Excel necessary for this position?

Yes, the role requires advanced knowledge of Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLookUps, as well as SQL.

What kind of projects will the Sr. HR Specialist be involved in?

The Sr. HR Specialist will support projects ranging from continuous improvement, standard work, HR integration, and associate scheduling.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong analytical and quantitative abilities, excellent communication skills, the ability to work cross-functionally, and strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Does this position require experience in a matrixed organization?

Yes, experience working in a matrixed organization is preferred for this role.

What competencies are emphasized for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analysis, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.

Is there a possibility for career advancement in this position?

Yes, this role is part of a dynamic team and offers opportunities for growth and development within the HR field at Amazon.

What is the pay range for this position?

The base pay for this position ranges from $113,300/year in the lowest geographic market up to $187,300/year in the highest geographic market, depending on experience and location.

Are there any additional benefits provided?

Yes, Amazon offers a complete range of benefits, including medical, financial, and other forms of compensation, in addition to the base salary.

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Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.