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One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systemsSupport management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state lawsConduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductionsResponsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomicsAvailable to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekendsFor those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910- A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace ...

The North American Employee Relations (ER) team supports Field Operations organizations across fulfilment and logistics business lanes. The central objective of our team is to ensure treatment of employees that is fair, respectful, and consistent with our framework of our core business values and objectives. To support that objective, this position’s responsibilities fall into proactive and reactive categories. We are seeking an ER Manager with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence field operations managers, human resources, and contractors; to analyze multiple levels of employee and partner feedback to identify risks and gaps; to create, audit, and sustain positive workplace relations programs; and to design and conduct positive workplace relations training that drives best practices. The Manager also will work reactively on crisis-oriented situations that typically can only be successfully addressed under severe time constraints. The individual will work reactively on employee relations issues that may arise at a single station, within a specific geographic region, or network-wide. Balancing time between projects and crisis-response is a critical component for success in the position.The Employee Relations Manager will possess employee and labor relations expertise, excellent judgment, and highly-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. The Manager will be comfortable both presenting to senior leaders and communicating with frontline employees. The successful Manager will be a strong project manager, capable of independently owning large-scale, network-wide projects. The Manager will quickly become an important “source of truth” regarding whether the organization is meeting its core values and principles.This is a full-time position that reports into the WW Consumer organization for Amazon.com. This position will support sites across one or more operational regions so comfort with travel is key. The successful candidate must be capable of significant domestic travel, sometimes with short notice, up to 50% of the time.Key job responsibilitiesDetect and Mitigate Risks: Apply employee and labor relations expertise to successfully identify trends, gaps, and challenges; execute solution-focused strategies and programs to mitigate risksCrisis Management: Work reactively on crisis-oriented partner issues under time limitations while exercising excellent judgmentProject Management: Independently own large-scale, network-wide projects delivered on time that improve frontline partner experienceAnalyze and Interpret Data: Exercise strong analytical skills using data and anecdotes to develop persuasive narratives and recommendations; demonstrated ability to define and measure success of programsCommunicate Effectively: Rapidly produce high-quality written communications that concisely analyze problems and recommends solutions; design and deliver highly-engaging training sessionsCollaborate: Build constructive relationships with critical stakeholders to share information and influence changeProblem Solve: Work independently with minimal supervision, in ambiguous situations, and persevere over internal and external barriers to drive resolutionsWork at Scale: Launch and manage sustainable mechanisms for entire networksBASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree required7+ years of relevant experience employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law with emphasis on labor and employee relationsSuccessful record of creating, improving and executing programs at scaleExcellent skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitmentsStrong communication skills in written and verbal form; extensive public speaking, training, and/or communication skillsAbility to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgroundsSkilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint; curious about new learning technologies ...

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Injury Prevention Specialist to join our team. In this position, you will be a part of the onsite Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Team and will lead both injury prevention and proactive activities. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site WHS Manager.The Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic risk factors, perform biomechanical assessments and lead injury prevention activities. The IPS will champion proactive safety, job coaching, ergonomic training, and one-on-one engagements with Associates. The goal of the IPS is to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Minimize the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education and early interventionDive deep and learn each job function within the FC and understand the body ergonomic and physical demands of each task.Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process, evaluating potential poor ergonomic conditions through change management processesEvaluate trends and provide analysis of all soft tissues injuries and develop actions plans to mitigate riskFrequent engagements with both associates and operational leadersSupport site leadership in implementation and management of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Rotation policiesPartner with onsite medical team to implement treatment plans for first aid cases based on injury typeWill be required to maintain all first aid credentialsFor those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSMust be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State CertificationMust have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a First Aid, CPR, and AED course from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.Bachelor’s DegreeProficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping ...