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Amazon Talent Management Leader , Store Line Talent Management in New York, New York
Description
Job Description
Do you want to work with stakeholders to design, build, and implement strategic talent systems to make Amazon the premier destination of Earth’s most talented people? If you do, then we have the right role for you.
For those with experience and an interest in Talent Management, the Talent Management lead role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute your experience and passion for all things talent in a complex and global business. This individual will lead Talent Management initiatives spread across multiple lines of businesses. The scope of responsibilities include, but is not limited to, increasing workforce capability, driving long term talent planning, org design, succession planning, providing change leadership for talent initiatives, and driving data-driven talent processes and process improvement.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE ROLE
The ideal candidate plays the role of strategist who masterfully uses data to tell a compelling story, connect dots, and integrate into a practical talent strategy for the businesses. The candidate must be skilled at anticipating problems, creating contingency plans, managing multiple priorities, problem solving and organizing logistics. The candidate should also be detailed oriented with the demonstrated ability to execute talent programs and initiatives in partnership with HR and business stakeholders. The candidate should possess functional knowledge of core HR areas preferably with experience in Talent Management, Organization Development, or as an HR Business Partner. The candidate should be self-driven and possess the ability to work in an ambiguous and global environment with minimal guidance or supervision.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and implement Talent Management plans and solutions in order to achieve strategic business initiatives. Ensure talent readiness by creating mechanisms such as: Success profiles, Talent Assessment and Leadership Investment Planning based on the business needs.
Partner with business and HR teams to define and establish a long term strategic talent planning process and may include - identifying critical jobs, determining talent gaps, assessing internal as well as external availability and developing long term plans to bridge the gaps.
Lead and run need-based Talent Management projects with clients across teams and globally: driving and conducting needs analysis, creating and executing against Talent plans/roadmaps, and reporting and audit of existing programs. Look at cross business themes and integrate into the global talent management strategy.
Create processes that enable identifying and surfacing top talent to HR/ Business Leaders in deploying the right employee, to the right job at the right time.
Partner with clients/senior leadership to identify appropriate metrics to measure effectiveness of talent management initiatives.
Partner with the Talent Management community to design and implement programs with a global impact. Recognize and adapt global best practices as appropriate.
Create process improvement mechanisms including automation on some of the existing processes/ tools to ensure standardization and consistency as we scale.
Basic Qualifications
10 + years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
10 + years managing high-performing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and/or an MBA highly preferred.
A strong portfolio of work demonstrating skills and breadth of work across multiple HR disciplines.
Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment and interest in supporting a global team across multiple time zones.
Ability to figure things out without a road map, transform organizations, as well as break the mold in terms of ways to re-frame and solve problems.
Possess a high level of integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to handle responsibilities independently, while exercising good judgment in problem solving and keeping team members adequately informed.
Strong ability to analyze data to solve complex business problems.
Ability to influence and collaborate with different levels of the organization to achieve results.
Ability to work efficiently and accurately in time sensitive matters and organized to manage and track multiple priorities simultaneously – grace under pressure and the ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice.
Passionate about cultivating talent and their ability to achieve greatness.
Excellent written and verbal skills as well as prioritization and planning skills – with strong attention to detail.
To be successful, the person in this role will need to demonstrate analytical capabilities, a process improvement mentality and ability to influence others with data-driven recommendations.
Confidence in dealing with senior level staff and ability to communicate in a crisp, concise, and professional manner.
Experience with leading organizational design efforts.
HR Project Management experience with experience in scoping, leading and delivering complex projects. The right candidate will have a track record of project management from conception and design through implementation, measurement and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of program management lifecycle and project management tools.
Understands the features and detailed functional requirements of the work, as well as the end user’s/customer’s needs.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $222,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.