Senior HR Partner

Amazon is seeking a Senior HR Partner (HRP) to support the Amazon Advertising business. This role will be part of the Advertising, IMdB, and Grand Challenge (AIGC) People eXperience and Technology (PXT) team, which provides strategic and hands-on HR support, focusing on restructuring HR functions, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency, while maintaining a positive employee experience.

The primary focus will be supporting managers and teams in Germany, with a strong emphasis on Works Council partnership. The successful candidate will collaborate with business leaders and partner teams to develop and implement HR strategies covering talent and performance management, compensation, employee relations, and other HR functions. The role requires a flexible skill set, including HR expertise, consulting skills, and the ability to connect the broader organizational picture with detailed execution, working across various teams, levels, and regions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Works Council members on key initiatives
• Handling complex and sensitive employee issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Guiding performance improvement processes in line with established procedures
• Supporting leaders in Talent Management and Annual Compensation planning
• Providing strategic guidance on change management initiatives to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders
• Implementing and ensuring compliance with policies at the country level
• Leading and participating in projects aligned with team goals and strategy
• Collaborating with HR stakeholders, including HR Business Partners and centers of excellence
• Ensuring consistent HR practices across the organization

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor\’s degree required
• Experience in HR, labour relations, and/or Work Council management in Germany
• Deep knowledge of German labor law (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz, Arbeitsrecht)
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English (C2 level)
• Proficiency with HRIS systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Master\’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR certification
• Strong understanding of German work culture, ethics, and labor practices
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation skills
• Experience managing employee relations in unionized environments
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with partners and senior leadership
• Experience navigating complex matrix organizations
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Experience with organizational change management
• Ability to build consensus and align stakeholder interests
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in multinational organizations with diverse employee populations
• Experience in e-commerce, logistics, or technology sectors
• Advanced negotiation skills, especially in collective bargaining
• Additional language skills
• Familiarity with agile methodologies

This job posting is active and available.

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