Principal HRBP, Kuiper, Kuiper HR

Job description

Description
Kuiper is an initiative to increase broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.

Their goal is to provide fast, reliable, affordable internet to unserved and under-served places around the world.

We’re investing in new technology that will impact millions of customers globally, including households, small businesses, and organizations.

From designing satellite management systems to building solar panels, we create solutions that make technology more accessible.

We’re aiming high.

We want to help change the aerospace industry and close the global digital divide.

The Kuiper HR team is looking for a talented and strategic Principal HRBP to help the Kuiper Technology teams develop and execute HR strategies that enable business priorities and foster the employee experience.

As the Principal HRBP, this role will have to plan and execute work that touches all aspects of this unique business, from building workforce infrastructure to providing leadership coaching and driving HR functional excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Principal HRBP who can effectively interact with the senior leadership team, possesses excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and works effectively across multiple geographies.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Develop and implement people plans and solutions that enable the business to meet their goals.
• Partner with the central HR Partner team to implement policies, tools, listening mechanisms and operational procedures related to workforce management.
• Partner with Vice Presidents, Directors, and their leadership teams to develop the talent strategy needed to support our tremendous growth, and build a work environment where all employees can thrive and grow.
• Partner with Compensation consultants to design compensation solutions that support the unique needs of the business.
• Partner with the central HR Partner team to work with line managers and employees to address various employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests.
• Partner with the business to lead our Organization and Leadership Review, which focuses on succession planning, talent development and organizational health priorities.
• Working closely with specialist central HR teams, as well as matrixed site and international HR colleagues, keep the right focus on assessing the HR needs in areas such as employee relations, talent acquisition, career development, and compensation/rewards.
• Function as a consultant and counselor to key leaders and their respective organizations; engage in strategic planning meetings to translate business needs into HR plans.
• Partner with the business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment and development.
• Review and analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend systemic improvements.
• Partner with the Kuiper talent acquisition team to build systemic and scalable recruiting programs to create a sustainable pipeline of talent.

A day in the life
- Work with executive leadership team to develop and implement organizational initiatives and solutions at scale.

- Define people goals that are based on business drivers and tied to strategic priorities of the business.

-Earn trust as a partner to the extended PXT leadership locally and regionally/globally.

- Partner with business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment and development.

- Review and analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend systemic improvements.

-Partner with the business to lead both annual and mid-year review processes which focus on performance management and talent development.

About the team
The Kuiper PXT team is a highly cross functional team.

Given our start up nature, we work very closely across our TA, COE and international teams to present one people view to the business.

It's also a very mission-based organization where we get to be an intimate partner to bring that mission alive.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of Redmond, WA only.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role, preferably experience in both Tech and Operations organizations.

• 5+ years’ experience working as a business partner, and driving organizational change initiatives and developing talent management plans for global organization teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; high quality document preparation, data visualization, and facilitation skills.

• Previous employee relations and talent assessment experience.

• Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or MBA.

• Previous experience leading in a matrix environment.

• Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing and problem solving.

• Prior end to end senior HR leadership experience supporting a large (1K+), geographically dispersed organization that consists of operation roles and senior executive customers.

• Strong business acumen and ability to work well across different functions in order to integrate HR and business strategies.

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.

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.

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