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VP of HR

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Amazon
Downey, CA Contract VP $275,000 - $368,000
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About the Position

Behind every confident decision at Amazon sits an analyst who asked the harder question first; that analyst could be you. This quick-to-ship role offers $275,000 - $368,000, full ownership of 360 Degree Feedback projects, and the support of a team that ships together.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft the business case that gets a steady-handed initiative funded past committee
  • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear strategy briefs
  • Keep Downey expansion on schedule when half the plan changes weekly
  • Drive adoption of new tools and systems across the organization
  • Define success metrics for business programs and report on outcomes
  • Coordinate annual planning and resource allocation across teams

What You'll Bring

  • 14 or more years steering business projects end to end
  • Meticulous attention to detail across every deliverable
  • The kind of empathy that makes hard feedback land softly
  • Willingness to relocate to Downey, CA, or to make remote work
  • Real proficiency with Headcount Planning, plus willingness to learn Exit Interviews fast

Few people outside CA realize that Amazon powers a surprising slice of the business infrastructure running across Downey, CA today. We hold space for disagreement, then commit fully once the business call is made.

We trade fair $275,000 - $368,000 for your talent and throw in mentorship, benefits, and a flexibility policy people actually use.

The Amazon team is expanding in Downey, CA this quarter, and this seat is part of that growth.

Take charge of your future and apply for this VP of HR role now.

Coordinates: 36.7783, -119.4179
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What You Bring

  • Headcount Planning
  • Boolean Search
  • 360 Degree Feedback
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Exit Interviews
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • HR Compliance
  • Coaching
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
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What You Get

  • Free snacks and beverages
  • Professional development budget
  • Mental Health Support
  • Matching gift program
  • Car Allowance
  • Equipment Allowance
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Posted 2026-10-02 Deadline 2026-12-06