Compensation Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon. com. Since early 2006, AWS has provided companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud. Using AWS, companies can requisition compute power, storage, and other services - gaining access to a global computing infrastructure that is the backbone of Amazon. com s multi-billion dollar retail business. Today, AWS provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers millions of active monthly customers from start-ups to multi-national corporations to governments.

At Amazon, were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. We are looking for a dynamic and organized self-starter to join our AWS APJC Compensation team as a Compensation Consultant. The individual will be an integral part of the Compensation team and will report to the International Compensation Leader, based in Dubai. We expect the individual to be a strong logical thinker, with fantastic project management abilities, strong data analytics abilities, who can demonstrate teamwork, communicate effectively and handle multiple priorities and projects. This role works closely with the Leadership Team and in collaboration with various HR stakeholders within AWS.

Key job responsibilities
Designing and implementing the organizations compensation strategy so that outcomes meet current and future business needs and are consistent with the desired internal and external market position
Actively engages with senior leadership on compensation matters
Understanding and contributing to annual regional strategy and business performance measurements and how compensation strategy supports them
Advocating for, designing and delivering mid-size compensation plans for stand-alone business groups and or sub-regions
Independently conceptualizing complex Amazon rules and apply them to a unique independent market with no rules in place - translate and apply Amazon specific philosophy to local practices and programs, by identification of right market source
Providing and organizing/tailoring data and feedback on business strategy, advocates for the right outcomes with focus on execution
Informing global/market expansion plans and site launch
Using business knowledge to influence business management, inform and set Compensation goals for region The ideal candidate should be able to:
Identify issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
Implement strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Regularly interacts with senior management on matters concerning several areas, divisions, and/or customers.
Have the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others.
Operate with significant autonomy and discretion.