Principal HRBP, AWS HR
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $154,700 to $209,300
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
We are looking for an exceptional Human Resources leader to drive the development and implementation of the HR strategy for a strategic organization working with customers to transform their business through Cloud and AI. The Principal HRBP must be able to work independently, establish and execute long and short-term people strategies while taking a hands-on approach, and interface effectively with professionals at all levels, including VP and Director level leaders. You'll need excellent communication, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in an innovative and ambiguous environment. You'll need strong analytic skills and the ability to translate your clients' business plans and goals into the human resource capabilities needed to deliver results. You will help business leaders look around corners with data-driven recommendations that improve performance, capability, and the employee experience. In addition, this role will be accountable for driving global initiatives and projects, such as workforce planning, org design, employee relations and culture. This is a great opportunity to be a true owner in one of the most important and innovative areas of tech today.
Key job responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to develop their talent strategy to support business growth while maintaining an engaging, respectful and fun work environment
- Drive organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, performance management and skills assessment and development
- Coach business partners in career development, leadership and management practices
- Assist in the development and implementation of people plans and solutions in order to deliver results and sustain a work environment where all employees can thrive and grow
- Analyze business metrics and recommend systemic improvements
- Partner with the business to lead talent reviews, focused on succession planning, employee growth and development and organizational health priorities
- Provide compensation guidance to leaders for all compensation actions including the annual compensation review and promotions
- Use data and org health metrics to make decisions and keep leadership informed
- Partner with the central HR Partner organization to effectively enable managers, address various employee relations issues, and drive results for the organization
- Lead or contribute to various cross-team and/or cross-organizational PXT projects
- Support the development of leadership pipeline and capability building initiatives across engineers, product, and science teams
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of leadership work as an HR generalist, preferably in a high tech environment experience
- Experience in mentoring, leading and coaching
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or above in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field
- Knowledge of compensation/total rewards, talent management, performance management, compliance, and organization design and development
- Experience delivering complex, data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Experience in an HR generalist, management, or business partner role
- Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 154,700.00 - 209,300.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($154,700) is above 67% of the 84 HR & Recruiting roles in Washington listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $137,900; the middle half runs from $121,631 to $154,700.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingPrincipal HRBP, AWS HR$154,700 to $209,300
Senior Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) - VECTOR Team$155K to $210K
Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security$155K to $210K
Sr. Creative Manager, Brand Creative$155,100 to $209,800
Principal Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon Customer Service$155,100 to $209,800
Technical Program Manager III - AMZ26509.1$154,785 to $201,200
Principal HRBP, Prime Video, Entertainment PXT$154,700 to $209,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Principal HRBP, AWS HR (this listing) | $154,700 - $209,300 |
| Senior Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) - VECTOR Team | $155K - $210K |
| Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, US ADC Security | $155K - $210K |
| Sr. Creative Manager, Brand Creative | $155,100 - $209,800 |
| Principal Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon Customer Service | $155,100 - $209,800 |
| Technical Program Manager III - AMZ26509.1 | $154,785 - $201,200 |
| Principal HRBP, Prime Video, Entertainment PXT | $154,700 - $209,300 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-23
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, Seattle - 154,700.00 - 209,300.00 USD annually
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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