Senior Human Resources Program Manager

Company: Amazon
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. That's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE We are seeking a Senior HR Program Manager to lead core HR programs and process initiatives within Audible's People & Places (P&P) organization. This role blends program management fundamentals with HR knowledge to drive critical work in a dynamic entertainment industry environment. You will own end-to-end program planning and execution for people-focused initiatives, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including Audible P&P teams, Amazon PXT teams, and business leaders. The role requires wearing multiple hats with the ability to jump into both planned and unplanned projects or programs as business needs evolve. ABOUT YOU You have HR-specific program management experience, and have both a passion for and a track record of driving process improvements, balancing competing priorities, and thinking creatively to solve complex problems with innovative ideas. You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, bringing high judgment decision-making and data to build recommendations. You bring structure through your communication, verbal and written. You have a deep understanding of the employee lifecycle and have experience as an HRBP or specialized background in HR. As a Senior Human Resources Program Manager, you will - Own and manage programs across a variety of initiatives and timelines - Drive continuous improvement and identify areas of opportunity for expanded services within people programs - Diagnose organizational challenges, see patterns of problems, and dive deep to recommend both immediate fixes and long-term programmatic solutions - Have a bias for action, excellent attention to detail, relentless commitment to follow-through, and remove roadblocks - Be able to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously to drive timely results, prioritize effectively and facilitate action across multiple groups - Convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and succinct way in written and verbal communications - Demonstrate talent for influencing without authority to drive stakeholders, teams, and resources toward delivery of cross-functional project goals and impactful results - Earn trust and maintain key relationships with HR partners to avoid duplication of efforts and drive global engagement on key initiatives - Look around corners on behalf of the customer to identify opportunities to build/communicate where there is not central guidance - Analyze data and understand key people metrics that drive decisions and measure the impact of the work we do ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home. - 5 years of program or project management experience - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Experience as an HR business partner or experience in an HR functional area including but not limited to generalist HR, Talent Management, or Recruiting - 2 years of driving process improvements experience - Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to measure program success - Strong written communication skills - Deep understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR functions - Specialized background in HR programs 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, NJ, Newark - 138,400.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually

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