📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWAmazon Web Services is actively recruiting for a HR Partner (Fix Term Contract), BEXT position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Human / Resources sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Human / Resources • Location Preference: in Western Cape
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHR roles such as HR Partner (Fix Term Contract), BEXT are fundamental to building strong organizational cultures. This position enables you to shape talent strategies and employee development.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Human / Resources offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this HR Partner (Fix Term Contract), BEXT position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Human / Resources field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Human / Resources sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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DescriptionThe HR Partner role in our Builder Experience Team (BeXT) is a 12-month fixed-term contract focusing on the Builder experience.
During this 12-month term, you can expect to do the following in your day-to-day:
Influence change and foster an environment of inclusion for our Builders Problem solving and influencing in diverse populations Working in a fast-paced and complex changing environment driven by continuous innovation Application of HR fundamentals Partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop forward looking strategies and goals focused on the Builder experience.
Key job responsibilities
BeXT delivers personalized people support to AWS Builders to amplify the voice of the Builder. In this role, you will collaborate with AWS business leaders and other HR teams to innovate, implement, and deploy HR strategies from talent and performance management, compensation, employee relations and other HR functions. You will also represent the company in CCMA cases, attending conciliation and arbitration hearings, preparing case documentation, and working closely with internal teams to ensure effective resolution. In addition, you will provide support to our Builders and their leaders aligned to an AWS business line or region, calling on HR expertise and empathy. To thrive, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to pivot through various scenarios utilizing HR expertise, consulting skills, as well as the ability to connect to the bigger picture while diving deep into the details and collaborate and consult across many teams, levels, and regions.
A day in the life
As a BeXT HR Partner, no two days look the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
Consult, coach, and develop leadership through decision making with empathy and sound judgement; collaborating and actioning on talent management processes, people development and performance management, compensation, and employee relations issues. Foster and role model an environment of inclusion for all Builders. Advocate for Builders’ needs through end-to-end experiences that help Builders feel fully engaged in the work they do and valued for who they are. Exercise high-judgement, manage through ambiguity and serve as first point of escalation for Builder concerns. Support Builder queries and situations with discretion and expertise, navigating Amazon Policies and applying high judgement as necessary. Actively promote adoption of technology and self-service. Collaborate and influence multiple levels of the organization, ranging from Builders to senior leaders. Conduct difficult workplace investigations in collaboration with Builder Relations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field Extensive human resource generalist experience High proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a matrixed organization Coaching and consulting skills Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis, experience consulting on complex performance management cases Employee Relations/Investigations experience Possess conviction and tenacity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills Thrives in a high-pressure, ambiguous environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities Intellectual curiosity; brings insight to team and business Ability to demonstrate high-judgement, empathy, autonomy, and flexibility Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee issues in Human Resources
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