August 5, 2025
Principal HR Business Partner, Device Hardware, Device Hardware
Senior • On-site
$139,200 - $230,200/yr
Sunnyvale, CA
DESCRIPTION
As a Principal HR Business Partner, you will drive strategic transformation and organizational excellence within Amazon's Device Hardware organization. This role requires deep business acumen to translate product roadmaps, external market dynamics and business priorities into comprehensive people and organization strategies; and shape the future of our hardware engineering teams while fostering a culture of innovation.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic & Business Partnership:
• Partner with VP and Director-level leaders to develop and execute on short and longer term organizational strategies that align with the top priorities of the Device hardware organization
• Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives that consider market conditions, technology trends, and competitive landscape
• Leverage business insights to identify opportunities for organizational optimization and talent investment for the future
• Drive M&A integration strategies and organizational design decisions that support business growth
• Advise VP/Director-level leaders on leadership capabilities, cultural competencies
Business & Organizational Impact:
• Translate complex business priorities into actionable people strategies
• Design scalable organizational models that support business deliverables
• Partner with stakeholders including Talent acquisition and Finance to create workforce plans while maintaining and increasing organizational effectiveness
• Lead organizational health diagnostics and implement solutions that drive business performance
• Create talent acquisition and retention strategies aligned with business growth trajectory
Change Management & Transformation:
• Lead complex, strategic change initiatives leveraging insights to guide organizational evolution and transformation
• Create effective change environments considering multiple stakeholder perspectives
• Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic objectives
Talent Strategy & Organizational Health:
• Develop long-term, inclusive workforce plans aligned with hardware product roadmaps
• Create and maintain succession planning and talent pipeline strategies • Implement talent mechanisms into business rhythm and operations
• Anticipate future capability gaps and talent needs based on business strategy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 12+ years of HR leadership experience with demonstrated business acumen
• Advanced degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in executive coaching and leadership development
• Track record of leading complex organizational transformations
• Deep understanding of DEI principles and inclusive leadership practices
Leadership Competencies:
• Strategic Business Acumen
• Executive Influence & Coaching
• Change Leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with tech industry working with technical populations
• International/multi-region HR leadership experience
• Track record of building innovative HR programs or mechanisms that have been adopted broadly and scaled
• Formal HR or Organizational development education
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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $139,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,200/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.
