Amazoncom Services LLC Hiring for Principal HR Program Manager, PXT, M&A Job at Arlington, VA Full Time

Job summary
At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. If you’d like to help us make history, here’s your chance to accelerate our growth and serve our customers through mergers and acquisitions.

Amazon is seeking a Principal HR Program Manager for PXT M&A. This role will lead HR due diligence and integration planning and execution efforts for Amazon’s acquisitions. This role will partner with the internal Amazon HR functional partners, business line HR business Partners, Corporate Development integration leaders, and acquired leadership teams through all phases of a M&A project. This role will have a global scope, supporting acquisitions across all geographies and business lines. This role will excel at being a self-starter, problem solver, possesses a high degree of judgment and capability of working collaboratively on often highly ambiguous matters.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR leader, with experience across multiple HR functions as well as geographies. They have a passion for owning and driving process and operational improvement, and a track record of thinking creatively to deliver innovations on behalf of customers.

The right candidate will possess a hybrid program/project management background with demonstrated experience leading simultaneous initiatives as well as extensive experience across the breadth of Human Resources workstreams. Our team works in a fast-paced, global environment and someone who thrives working on high-profile projects, is able to lead and influence across a wide range of HR and business professionals at all levels will be well-suited for this role.

Key job responsibilities

• Help to continuously improve the Global Expansion/M&A program & tools at Amazon by identifying ways to improve the employee or customer experience – via automation, simplification or other types of process improvement; partnering cross-functionally to influence and implement change.
• Provide hands-on support and project management in all HR matters for M&A deals from due diligence through integration phases and ultimately through transition to business HR teams.
• Partner with key HR subject matter experts to deliver solutions for integration issues such as: immigration, recruiting, benefits, compensation, payroll, time and attendance, retirement plans, stock/equity, HR compliance, employee relations, organization design, diversity & inclusion, talent management, and performance management.
• Drive appropriate M&A and country due diligence and integration activities, including job leveling together with other relevant HR functions.
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders by helping to resolve any issues/questions.
• Ensure GEMA tools, best practices and lessons learned are documented and communicated within the internal HR teams.
• Travel as needed, sometimes on short notice (frequency will vary)

• Master’s degree (MBA or MA HR)
• Proficiency in project planning methodologies and tools, ability to scale tools (e.g. excel-based) to automated solutions (e.g. project management tools with automated dependency management)
• Broad experience and leadership across Human Resources specialist areas including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, HR compliance, HRIS/HR services, payroll, employee relations, organization design/development, talent and performance management
• Demonstrated expertise in process management; Six Sigma/green belt certification preferred
• Experience leading global program initiatives and/or process improvement efforts
• Excellent attention to detail and relentless commitment to follow-through
• Ability to prioritize effectively and facilitate action across remote groups
• Ability to convey recommendations and ideas in a clear, compelling and succinct way in written and verbal communications
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with a wide variety of audiences – technical and business clients, HR functions, and all levels of employees
• Strong business acumen and ability to work effectively across business lines and varying cultures.
• Experience multi-tasking and handle various projects simultaneously to drive timely results
• This role can be based in Seattle, WA/Arlington, VA/New York, NY/Boston, MA

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.