Amazon is one of the most complex and fast-moving businesses in the world, and the people behind it are what make it possible. Our Executive Compensation team plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and rewarding the senior leaders who drive that growth.
We're looking for a Sr. Compensation Consultant who thrives in ambiguity, brings creative problem-solving to the table, and wants to shape how Amazon rewards its most senior talent on a global scale.
Key job responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Own the executive compensation strategy, planning, and execution for your supported organizations globally.
- Partner directly with senior HR leaders, Executive Recruiting, and business leadership to design compensation strategies aligned with Amazon's philosophy while meeting the unique needs of each org.
- Lead conversations with VPs and Directors on total compensation topics; you'll be the trusted advisor in the room.
- Develop creative, data-driven solutions to complex compensation challenges, balancing competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward.
- Perform deep analysis on global compensation programs, assess market competitiveness, and model the impact of alternatives.
- Build and maintain mechanisms that drive operational excellence; partner with compensation tech teams to implement tools and automation.
- Conduct custom market surveys with key industry contacts to inform strategy.
- Proactively identify compensation needs on a current and forward-looking basis, bringing solutions before problems surface.
You'll have a seat at the table with Amazon's most senior leaders, influencing decisions that directly impact organizational performance.
The scope is global, the problems are complex, and cookie-cutter approaches don't work here.
You'll operate with high autonomy and ownership in an environment that values invention, speed, and the highest standards.
- 5+ years of finance, compensation or consulting experience
- 5+ years of Human Resources, Compensation Management or Consulting experience
- Knowledge of Excel and Peoplesoft
- Knowledge of compensation compliance with state and federal laws
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Experience in executive compensation
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
USA, NY, New York - 148,600.00 - 201,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.
Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.
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