Principal Talent Management Lead, AWS Marketing & Partners Organization
DESCRIPTION
As the Principal Talent Lead for AWS Marketing and Partners Organization, you design, implement, and scale talent strategies.
We are looking for a leader who earns trust and influences senior executives, thinks strategically about talent needs, diagnoses issues, spots patterns, and develops solutions that de-risk and accelerates the business. The Principal Talent Lead is a skilled communicator and facilitator, with experience driving strategic people decisions with senior leaders. This role reports into the Talent and Development team with a strong, matrixed relationships into the the AWS Marketing HR team and the AWS Partners Organization HR team.
AWS is a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We are growing at very high rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. If you are ready to own complicated talent challenges, thrive in ambiguity, drive innovative solutions, and obsess over talent - keep reading!
Key job responsibilities
As the Principal Talent Lead for Marketing and the Partners Organization you will:
(1) Deliver core talent processes such as talent reviews, succession planning, capacity plans and promotions, org analysis, and talent movement.
(2) Work with senior executives and HR teams to create tailored talent plans that drive business success and career growth for our employees.
(3) Lead business specific talent projects with business and HR stakeholders. Guide the needs assessment, solution design and implementation of new mechanisms and processes.
(4) Create processes that identify and surface top talent to HR/ Business Leaders. Deploy the right employees, to the right jobs at the right times.
(5) Partner with HR and AWS Talent Management to implement mechanisms with pan-AWS impact. Recognize and adapt global best practices as appropriate.
A day in the life
The Principal Talent Lead will plan, coordinate, and facilitate the executive level talent cadence for the AWS Marketing and Partners organizations, including succession planning, promotions, talent reviews and organizational analysis. They work backwards from the needs of the business vis a vis our talent, driving buy in from HR and business leaders. The Principal Talent Partner not only runs the talent cadence, they are a consultant and thought partner with the HR Director and their VP(s) regarding critical talent, succession readiness, and development planning.
About the team
This role reports to the AWS Talent and Development Team with a strong matrixed relationship to the Marketing and Partners HR teams.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
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Work/Life Balance
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience with 10+ years progressive in Talent Management or Human Resources.
• Demonstrates business and HR acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical acuity.
• Proficient in partnering effectively with senior leaders through skillful navigation of ambiguous situations using strategic planning and effective project management.
• Communication, coaching and influencing skills across diverse counterparts, globally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's Degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management or related field.
• Executive Coaching certification or experience as HR Business Partner to senior executives.
• Experience leading organizational design efforts to accelerate business growth.
• Demonstrated agility in thriving within fast-paced and innovative environments.
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.
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.
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.