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Sr. HR Business Partner, AWS Compute Abstractions
Seattle, Washington, USAPosted 3 weeks ago
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
The future of cloud computing is being built by engineers who need an HR leader who can match their pace. AWS Compute Abstractions — a multi-billion dollar portfolio powering millions of customer workloads across Containers, Serverless, High Performance Computing, and Quantum — is looking for a Senior HRBP to develop and execute people strategy for some of the fastest-growing, most technically complex services at AWS. You'll partner directly with senior engineering leaders navigating AI-first transformation, organizational change, and specialized talent — balancing strategic consulting with hands-on ownership of talent reviews, compensation, and workforce planning
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute people strategy for assigned organizations, translating business needs into actionable HR plans
- Partner with senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning — particularly as the organization redefines engineering contribution in an AI-first world
- Lead Organization and Leadership Reviews twice annually, driving talent calibration, development planning, and organizational health priorities
- Analyze workforce metrics (retention, attrition, sentiment, high performer data) to identify emerging risks and recommend systemic improvements
- Strong coaching skills paired with high judgment — able to read complex situations, calibrate the right approach, and act decisively in ambiguity
- Support AI-first workforce transformation by helping engineering leaders adapt career frameworks and development practices
- Work closely with specialist HR teams (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations) and matrixed global HR colleagues to deliver integrated solutions across regions
- Leverage Gen AI tools to improve HR processes while maintaining transparency and using high judgement before implementation
A day in the life
This role balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution. You'll coach senior engineering leaders through organizational change, analyze workforce data to get ahead of retention risks, and run the operational rhythm of talent reviews and compensation cycles. You'll collaborate closely with specialist HR teams — Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations, and HR Support — to deliver integrated solutions. You'll deliver independently while partnering with the HRBP Lead on cross-portfolio priorities.
About the team
AWS Compute Abstractions is a globally distributed, primarily engineering organization spanning Seattle, Santa Clara, Vancouver, and Dublin. The portfolio includes Containers, Serverless, High Performance Computing, and Quantum services — collectively serving millions of customers from startups to enterprises running production AI workloads at scale. The organization is pivoting toward shared building blocks, AI-first development, and the most integrated customer experience in cloud computing. You'll be part of a broader HR team supporting Compute and PLEX — working alongside HR peers with shared goals and collaborating with HR leaders across functions to deliver on behalf of the business.
The future of cloud computing is being built by engineers who need an HR leader who can match their pace. AWS Compute Abstractions — a multi-billion dollar portfolio powering millions of customer workloads
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 8+ years of HR Generalist or HR Specialist in a corporate environment experience
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams
- Experience working in a high-tech environment
- Experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver results
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Experience coaching and mentoring at the management level
- Experience analyzing HR metrics and using data insights to drive business decisions
- Experience translating business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused and adaptable to unique and changing business needs
- Experience supporting engineering organizations through significant transformation
- Familiarity with how AI tools are changing engineering work and career development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, WA, Seattle - 130,000.00 - 175,900.00 USD annually
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute people strategy for assigned organizations, translating business needs into actionable HR plans
- Partner with senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning — particularly as the organization redefines engineering contribution in an AI-first world
- Lead Organization and Leadership Reviews twice annually, driving talent calibration, development planning, and organizational health priorities
- Analyze workforce metrics (retention, attrition, sentiment, high performer data) to identify emerging risks and recommend systemic improvements
- Strong coaching skills paired with high judgment — able to read complex situations, calibrate the right approach, and act decisively in ambiguity
- Support AI-first workforce transformation by helping engineering leaders adapt career frameworks and development practices
- Work closely with specialist HR teams (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations) and matrixed global HR colleagues to deliver integrated solutions across regions
- Leverage Gen AI tools to improve HR processes while maintaining transparency and using high judgement before implementation
A day in the life
This role balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution. You'll coach senior engineering leaders through organizational change, analyze workforce data to get ahead of retention risks, and run the operational rhythm of talent reviews and compensation cycles. You'll collaborate closely with specialist HR teams — Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations, and HR Support — to deliver integrated solutions. You'll deliver independently while partnering with the HRBP Lead on cross-portfolio priorities.
About the team
AWS Compute Abstractions is a globally distributed, primarily engineering organization spanning Seattle, Santa Clara, Vancouver, and Dublin. The portfolio includes Containers, Serverless, High Performance Computing, and Quantum services — collectively serving millions of customers from startups to enterprises running production AI workloads at scale. The organization is pivoting toward shared building blocks, AI-first development, and the most integrated customer experience in cloud computing. You'll be part of a broader HR team supporting Compute and PLEX — working alongside HR peers with shared goals and collaborating with HR leaders across functions to deliver on behalf of the business.
The future of cloud computing is being built by engineers who need an HR leader who can match their pace. AWS Compute Abstractions — a multi-billion dollar portfolio powering millions of customer workloads
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 8+ years of HR Generalist or HR Specialist in a corporate environment experience
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams
- Experience working in a high-tech environment
- Experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver results
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Experience coaching and mentoring at the management level
- Experience analyzing HR metrics and using data insights to drive business decisions
- Experience translating business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused and adaptable to unique and changing business needs
- Experience supporting engineering organizations through significant transformation
- Familiarity with how AI tools are changing engineering work and career development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 130,000.00 - 175,900.00 USD annually