DESCRIPTION

Amazon’s Compensation team is seeking an experienced Compensation Controls Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring fair and equitable pay practices for our global hourly workforce. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust compensation control processes across our worldwide operations.

As the Compensation Controls Specialist, you will be integral to Amazon’s commitment to providing competitive and transparent pay for our hundreds of thousands of hourly associates. Reporting to the Product Manager, Compensation Analytics, you will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Operations leaders, and Payroll to analyze compensation data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to uphold our compensation principles.

Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Audit global hourly pay data on a regular cadence to proactively identify and resolve compensation issues or inequities
Analyze compensation trends, benchmarks, and other data to make recommendations that optimize our pay structures and policies
Document and continuously improve compensation control workflows, training materials, and guidelines
Collaborate with international HR teams to ensure compensation controls are consistently applied across all Amazon locations
Prepare detailed compensation analytics and reporting for senior leadership to support data-driven decision making
Stay abreast of ever-changing labor laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to hourly worker compensation

A day in the life
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of Amazon associates worldwide. If you are an analytical HR professional with a strong ethical compass and passion for pay equity, we encourage you to apply.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
– Experience drafting policies, standard operating procedures, internal guidance, and legally-mandated letters

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Experience developing policies and supporting documentation
– Experience managing confidential and sensitive employee information and adherence to strict confidentiality standards
– Knowledge of data analytics with tools such as Tableau, SQL, Quick-sight

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

USA, TX, Austin