HR Partner
People & Operations | Job ID 2931905Job Summary
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audible is looking to hire a HR Partner based in Sydney supporting our Audible APAC locations. The role will partner with the global HR team and local and international managers and employees on a wide range of responsibilities from tactical HR operations, processes and policies work to influencing and independently owning HR initiatives. This role will need to navigate the complexity of working for Audible within the larger support services of Amazon.
ABOUT YOU
You will need to quickly get up to speed with the processes in place supporting the HR lifecycle of Audible employees in Australia, Singapore, Japan and India. You will work alongside a HR operations team based in Europe and New Jersey (US), and you will partner with cross border managers globally to increase the understanding of APAC policies and processes. You have great judgement, a passion for problem solving and deeply care for the employee and manager experience.
As the HR Partner, you will...
- Partner with employees and managers to support complex processes, queries and navigate these with discretion and expertise. Including job related changes, country legislation or complex leaves of absence, and guiding managers and employees on Employee Relations policies and requirements
- Manage and maintain our HR information system and documents, with support of HR Centralized Services and global partners, and undertaking HR systems testing, auditing and resolve system discrepancies
- Collaborate with HR operations and technology, legal and other Centers of Excellence (CoE) functions to ensure the right decisions are made navigating both global Audible requirements and local regulation and Amazon needs in our APAC locations
- Manage contractor processes in partnership with agencies or internal contingent worker teams
- Proactively build out operations processes to reduce key man dependency across operations
- Partner with communications to build and maintain mechanisms to educate and spotlight people policies and practices for the APAC region
- Proactively support projects and initiatives to support Audible HR operations globally and the people experience locally in APAC
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audible is looking to hire a HR Partner based in Sydney supporting our Audible APAC locations. The role will partner with the global HR team and local and international managers and employees on a wide range of responsibilities from tactical HR operations, processes and policies work to influencing and independently owning HR initiatives. This role will need to navigate the complexity of working for Audible within the larger support services of Amazon.
ABOUT YOU
You will need to quickly get up to speed with the processes in place supporting the HR lifecycle of Audible employees in Australia, Singapore, Japan and India. You will work alongside a HR operations team based in Europe and New Jersey (US), and you will partner with cross border managers globally to increase the understanding of APAC policies and processes. You have great judgement, a passion for problem solving and deeply care for the employee and manager experience.
As the HR Partner, you will...
- Partner with employees and managers to support complex processes, queries and navigate these with discretion and expertise. Including job related changes, country legislation or complex leaves of absence, and guiding managers and employees on Employee Relations policies and requirements
- Manage and maintain our HR information system and documents, with support of HR Centralized Services and global partners, and undertaking HR systems testing, auditing and resolve system discrepancies
- Collaborate with HR operations and technology, legal and other Centers of Excellence (CoE) functions to ensure the right decisions are made navigating both global Audible requirements and local regulation and Amazon needs in our APAC locations
- Manage contractor processes in partnership with agencies or internal contingent worker teams
- Proactively build out operations processes to reduce key man dependency across operations
- Partner with communications to build and maintain mechanisms to educate and spotlight people policies and practices for the APAC region
- Proactively support projects and initiatives to support Audible HR operations globally and the people experience locally in APAC
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience as a HR operations generalist partner in a fast-paced, ambiguous and complex environment
- Proven experience implementing or changing HR processes that resulted in high impact for managers and employees
- Experience understanding and applying HR legislation to policies and processes in different countries
- Proven experience implementing or changing HR processes that resulted in high impact for managers and employees
- Experience understanding and applying HR legislation to policies and processes in different countries
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated
- Demonstrated commitment to employee experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
- Excellent professional judgment and decision-making skills
- Adept at learning new software and web-based tools
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
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.
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated
- Demonstrated commitment to employee experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
- Excellent professional judgment and decision-making skills
- Adept at learning new software and web-based tools
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
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.
