Description
Join us at the leading edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long-term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable. Amazon's Human Rights & Social Impact program within WWS drives customer trust, business continuity, and sustainable social impact by embedding respect for human rights and the environment throughout Amazon's value chain. We implement company-wide standards and commitments such as our Global Human Rights Principles (GHRP) and Supply Chain Standards (SCS). We seek to continuously improve the tools and processes used in integrating human rights and environmental due diligence across the business.
The Human Rights & Social Impact team (HRSI) is looking for a results-oriented, collaborative, and self-motivated professional to support Amazon's human rights reporting and external engagement strategy. The Human Rights Reporting and Engagement Manager will support efforts to manage human rights transparency across Amazon's value chain, gather data, and meet disclosure expectations. Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, high judgment, and skilled at project management, with experience working on ESG and/or business & human rights issues. The Human Rights Reporting and Engagement Manager will collaborate, engage, and build trust both inside Amazon and externally with relevant stakeholders. This role will be part of a team that provides strategic advice across HRSI, business teams, and leadership on global regulatory developments.
Key job responsibilities
Execute a strategy to manage transparency across Amazon to meet global human rights reporting regulations, enhance trust with HRSI's customers, and deliver key public disclosures such as for Amazon's Sustainability Report
Support efforts to gather and validate value chain data, operationalize reporting mandates and voluntary reporting strategies, and meet emerging reporting requirements and human rights-related laws.
Work closely with WWS, Amazon business, and tech teams to develop human rights reporting capabilities across the value chain and meet customer demands, while maintaining stakeholder trust through credible and consistent external messaging.
Earn trust and collaborate with a wide range of WW Sustainability, business team, and other Amazon stakeholders to advance human rights external engagement goals and manage critical issues.
Deliver persuasive, data-driven recommendations and strategies on both short- and long-term human rights challenges and opportunities.
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
It's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (inclusive diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance:
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Environmental Science, Human Rights, Sustainability, or related fields.
Experience in regulatory compliance, ESG reporting, corporate social responsibility, human rights due diligence, or related fields.
Strong skills in project management (including managing multiple projects at once) and in managing complex medium- and large-scale issues.
Record of working both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, engendering trust, and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, and strong influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize and deal with dynamic business environment under pressure and/or tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field.
Knowledge of global business and human rights standards and international labor issues.
Experience advising on human rights and/or environmental and reporting standards for a large company or organization.
Experience working in (or demonstrated passion for) social responsibility/ sustainability issues, supply chain operations, or ESG compliance.
Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data, software, and data visualization tools.
Experience and strong skills in applying data-driven decision making across multiple disciplines.
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,400/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.
