HR Investigator, NA Investigations

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Worldwide Operations Human Resources team as an HR Investigator supporting our US locations.

The central objective of the North America Centralized Investigation team is to thoroughly and expeditiously investigate all associate concerns in a fair, unbiased and consistent manner.
The ideal candidate for this position has strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates an ability to earn trust, dive deep and work successfully on a broad spectrum of employee and labor relations issues and business challenges.

Key job responsibilities
The HR Investigator will work proactively to:

• Investigate highly sensitive HR and Employee Relations issues, including: Conducting complainant, witness and subject employee interviews; Analyzing data from various internal systems; Case adjudication; Proposing remedial action based on investigation findings; Production of completed investigation documentation

• Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure rapidly and definitively

• Design, collect, and analyze multiple levels of employee and stakeholder feedback

• Analyze aggregate casework data to identify issue trends and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation

• Analyze casework trends and produce strategic recommendations to the business to proactively address systemic issues

• Partner to engage in continuous improvement initiatives

• Partner in analysis and revision of people programs, policies, and practices to sustain a positive work environment for all WW Ops employees

• Consult and collaborate with business partners, Corporate ER teams, Legal teams, and 3rd Party Vendors on complex employee investigations

• The individual also will work reactively on critical employee relations issues that are crisis-oriented and typically can only be successfully completed with limited time. Balancing time between projects and crisis-response is a critical component for success in the position.

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience in conducting investigative work, including claimant, witness, and target employee interviews, investigative data analysis, and production of investigative documentation
- Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
- 3+ years of employee relations, human resources or employment/labor law experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing policies and supporting documentation
- Experience managing confidential and sensitive employee information and adherence to strict confidentiality standards

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 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 $57,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123,800/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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