Job Description

DESCRIPTION *Fixed Term until 31st December 2023* At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. Amazon is a vibrant, global, fast moving, customer centric organization whose core values are creativity, ownership, innovation and a bias for action. Our retail platform has created the largest marketplace in human history and our Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses across 190 countries. For the Amazon Logistics team, we are seeking a customer-obsessed and results oriented HR Business Partner to grow our innovative HR function in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. The role will support multiple delivery stations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the human resources initiatives that can drive innovation and execution in the last mile delivery business. You must be able to work independently, take a hands-on approach, and interface effectively at all levels. You will cover HR areas such as employee relations, including performance management, compensation & benefits, training & career development as well as employee retention. You will need excellent communication, professional interpersonal skills, and the agility to function in a fast changing environment. Key job responsibilities - The ideal candidate requires strong team leadership experience in Human Resources, ideally within the logistics industry or a similar international fast paced customer driven environment as you will be responsible for: - Implementation of employment policies and procedures relevant to the business needs - Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels - Ensure up to date and accurate statistics are maintained - Support and advise line managers in the management and development of their direct reports - Ensure compliance with DE legislation - Consult with the Management Team and all other employees on Employment Law, HR Policies, HR Processes, Compensation, etc. - Integrate new global HR processes as appropriate at site - Participate in national and international HR projects - Provide performance management expertise and assistance to sustain the highest quality workforce - Review career structures for developmental purposes (e.g. Performance reviews, talent assessment, succession planning based on future potential) - Coach and counsel employees and managers in HR and business issues - Keep aware of changes and create strategies to sustain and improve employee morale - Support the recruiting team in line with our expansion strategy BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Have significant HR experience at business partner level, ideally within a high volume, fast paced and customer focused environment - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field is required - Possess problem solving and analytical capability; experience of managing and analysing HR metrics to find root causes and develop short, medium and long-term plans - Have the ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels - Have a proven hands-on attitude, be flexible and adaptable - Demonstrate the ability to motivate others and influence work behaviours - Possess strong change management, negotiation and influencing skills - Develop effective working relationships with works councils - Have intellectual curiosity, bringing valuable insight into the team / business - Good understanding of MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel) and HR information systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) would be advantageous - Excellent knowledge of German and English (verbal and written) is required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent communication skills and capability to interface at all levels of the organization • Strong project management skills and resilient internal/external customer focus • Excellent team player, good organizational and interpersonal skills • Solid knowledge of German Labor Law Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d