Graduate HR Partner

About the Role

Join Amazon's Operations team in Northampton as a Graduate HR Partner, working at the core of how products and people move efficiently from order to delivery. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth HR operations in a fast-paced fulfillment center environment. You'll engage in coaching leadership, managing employee relations, supporting site-wide engagement, and driving HR projects that impact the workforce daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and advice to Team Leads and Area Managers on HR matters, acting as a trusted advisor concerning people-related issues.
• Serve as a primary contact for fulfillment center associates, addressing their HR needs and fostering a positive employee experience.
• Handle employee cases and assist in investigations aligned with local employment laws, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture and employee engagement throughout the site.
• Collaborate with High Volume Hiring teams, HR Shared Services, and Payroll to implement hiring, recruitment, and engagement strategies.
• Work with site HR teams to develop and maintain effective communication plans.
• Lead or assist with various HR projects, managing them through to successful completion.
• Gather and analyze workforce data, including attrition, attendance, recruitment, and engagement, to inform HR strategies.
• Conduct compliance audits and apply local employment legislation knowledge under management guidance.

A Typical Day

Your day may include coaching managers through HR challenges, resolving employee issues, analyzing workforce metrics, and partnering with different HR and operational teams to implement company-wide HR programs. You’ll support investigations, perform audits, and continually build your expertise in employment law and HR best practices.

About the Team

The People Experience and Technology Solutions (PXT) team at Amazon is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for employees, ensuring high standards and swift responses to engagement and operational challenges. This team supports Amazon’s innovative and customer-centric culture through proactive and collaborative people management.

Basic Qualifications

• Completed a university degree before starting or graduated within the last 24 months.
• Fluent in English with a CEFR level of C1 or above.
• Degree in human resources or a related field, or relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Familiarity with employment law, HR procedures, and payroll processes.
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive HR data.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing, international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional context.
• Skills in analyzing data and preparing leadership reports.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit. The company provides accommodations during recruitment and onboarding processes for candidates with disabilities.