The Senior HR Program Manager, M&A will partner with the internal Amazon HR (known at Amazon as People eXperience and Technology or PXT) Centers of Excellence, Business HR Business Partners, Corporate Development Integration Leaders, and acquired leadership teams through all phases of M&A projects, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and acquihires. This role will be based in Seattle, WA or the Bay Area in CA, and will partner with team members to support acquisitions across all geographies and business lines.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate has a passion for process and operational improvement, and thinks creatively to deliver innovations on behalf of customers. They will possess a hybrid program/project management background with experience participating in and leading initiatives as well as experience across varied Human Resources workstreams. Our team works in a fast-paced, global environment and someone who thrives working on high-profile projects, enjoys travel and is comfortable interacting with a wide range of HR and business professionals across all levels would be well-suited for this role.
Key job responsibilities:
• Partner with the HR M&A team and project manage the full deal lifecycle, including tactical and operational support, from due diligence through post-close integration.
• Continuously improve the M&A programs, systems and tools at Amazon by identifying ways to improve the employee or customer experience via automation, simplification or other types of process improvement; partner cross-functionally to influence and implement change.
• 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, belonging, talent management, and performance management.
• Drive appropriate M&A and country due diligence and integration activities, including job mapping and leveling, together with other relevant HR functions.
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders by creatively and effectively resolving complex and cross-functional projects.
• Ensure M&A HR tools, best practices and lessons learned are implemented and communicated within the internal HR teams.
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- 5+ years of complex cross-functional change management experience
- Experience writing strategy documents for executive audiences with clear recommendations in the midst of ambiguity
- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of management consulting, strategy, technology, venture capital, or a related industry experience
- Experience in post-close integration
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $199,900/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
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