Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Bachelor’s Degree
10+ years of relevant experience in employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law
Strong analytical skills
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills
Experience supporting large hourly workforces
Experience in distribution logistics and/or transportation industry preferred
Experience with data analysis and metrics
Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
Ability to lead and develop a team
Advanced degree, JD, or specialized training in labor/employee relations preferred
Experience in California labor/employee relations a plus
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Equal opportunity employer
Commitment to employee safety and well-being
Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Base pay ranges from $150,000/year to $248,100/year based on location and qualifications
Additional forms of compensation may be provided
Position posted until filled

H1: Employee Relations Principal at Amazon
H2: Join Our Team as an Employee Relations Principal at Amazon

Employee Relations Principal at Amazon: Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employee Relations Principal to join our North America Operations team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise in employee and labor relations to identify risks and gaps in the work environment, develop and execute sustainable initiatives and programs, and influence leaders to drive positive change. If you have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:
• Use your expertise in employee and labor relations to identify trends and challenges, predict and mitigate risk, and develop and execute solution-focused strategies and programs.
• Work reactively on crisis-oriented partner issues under time limitations while exercising excellent judgment and leadership.
• Independently design, own, and lead successfully large-scale, network-wide projects that improve frontline partner experience.
• Exercise strong analytical skills using data and anecdotes to develop persuasive narratives and recommendations.
• Challenge current practices, industry status quo, and generate creative mechanisms that bring about large-scale solutions.
• Rapidly produce high-quality written communications that concisely analyze problems and move solutions from concept to execution.
• Build constructive relationships with critical stakeholders and peers to share information, influence change, and leverage resources to deliver results.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, in ambiguous situations, and persevere over internal and external barriers to drive resolutions.
• Design solutions for a single person, station, or situation then translate, design, and launch sustainable mechanisms for entire networks.
• Lead the development and growth of our field employee relations team.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law.
• Demonstrated experience producing executive level written materials and presenting before executive audiences.
• Experience supporting large hourly workforces highly desired.
• Successful record of creating, improving and executing programs at scale.
• Experience analyzing and using metrics to identify vulnerabilities and drive improvements in the employee experience.
• Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint; curious about new learning technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree, JD, or other specialized training in labor/employee relations, with experience in California a significant plus.
• Experience in distribution logistics and/or transportation industry.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing multiple and competing priorities.

Join Our Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Culture:
At Amazon, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as a company and as individuals.

We Value Employee Safety and Well-being:
We strive to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees. 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, we encourage you to visit our website for more information on how we can support you.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package:
We believe in compensating our employees fairly and providing a comprehensive benefits package. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package. We also provide a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits for our employees.

Position posted until filled:
If you are interested in joining our team as an Employee Relations Principal, we encourage you to apply via our internal or external career site. This position will remain posted until filled, so don't delay in submitting your application!