HR Investigator, Employee Relations Centralized Investigations (ERCI)

At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you’d like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Worldwide Operations Human Resources team as an HR Investigator supporting our US locations.

The central objective of the Employee Relations Centralized Investigation team is to thoroughly and expeditiously investigate all associate concerns in a fair, unbiased and consistent manner.

The ideal candidate for this position has strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates an ability to earn trust, dive deep and work successfully on a broad spectrum of employee and labor relations issues and business challenges.

The HR Investigator Will Work Proactively To

• Investigate highly sensitive HR and Employee Relations issues, including: Conducting complainant, witness and subject employee interviews; Analyzing data from various internal systems; Case adjudication; Proposing remedial action based on investigation findings; Production of completed investigation documentation
• Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure rapidly and definitively
• Design, collect, and analyze multiple levels of employee and stakeholder feedback
• Analyze aggregate casework data to identify issue trends and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation
• Analyze casework trends and produce strategic recommendations to the business to proactively address systemic issues
• Partner to engage in continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner in analysis and revision of people programs, policies, and practices to sustain a positive work environment for all WW Ops employees
• Consult and collaborate with business partners, Corporate ER teams, Legal teams, and 3rd Party Vendors on complex employee investigations
• The individual also will work reactively on critical employee relations issues that are crisis-oriented and typically can only be successfully completed with limited time. Balancing time between projects and crisis-response is a critical component for success in the position.

Basic Qualifications

• A completed Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years human resource generalist experience or HR investigations specialist experience
• Experience in conducting investigative fieldwork, including complainant, witness, and subject employee interviews, investigative data analysis, and production of investigative documentation
• Experience supporting hourly employee client groups
• Experience in call center, distribution center, or manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications Advanced degree, JD, or other specialized training in labor/employee relations
• Evidence of career development and/or evidence of superior performance in previous roles
• Understanding of federal and state employment and labor laws Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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.

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.

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 $57,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123,800/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.

Company – Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2892642