Join us at the cutting edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives. 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 Social Responsibility program under WWS drives customer trust, business continuity, and sustainable impact by embedding respect for human rights and the environment throughout Amazon’s entire value chain. We implement company-wide standards and commitments (such as our Global Human Rights Principles and Supply Chain Standards). We seek to continuously improve the tools and processes used in integrating human rights and environmental due diligence across the business.
We are looking for a Senior Human Rights and Environment Manager to support execution of our global strategies for advancing human rights and environmental due diligence across Amazon's value chain. This leader will be a major player in key program developments and be responsible for advising business teams on human rights and environmental due diligence activities across a variety of Amazon businesses.
Key job responsibilities
- Influence and collaborate with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders while driving leading management practices through capacity building and strategic communication.
- Execute human rights and environmental assessments and advise global business partners, company leadership, and key functions on corresponding risks and opportunities.
- Work alongside business engagement teams within WWS and with businesses to align on plans to address human rights and environmental risks identified.
- Facilitate discussions across multiple stakeholder groups to design and test human rights and environmental risk management mechanisms.
- Drive innovative solutions to challenging problems with a well-reasoned and solution-oriented vision, grounded in practical roadmaps and persistent prioritization.
- Quickly learn about and understand different Amazon teams and dive deep their unique needs, risks, and social and environmental impact opportunities.
About the team
This role sits on the Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) team within the broader Social Responsibility program at Amazon, which in turn sits under Worldwide Sustainability (WWS). The HREDD team provides tactical and strategic support for business teams across Amazon in embedding respect for human rights and the environment into their everyday activities and decision-making.
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) 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 (gender 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 in human rights, environment, law, public policy, economics, supply chain management, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in business and human rights, environmental and social impact, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, social justice, and/or related field.
- Track record of working independently and collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders to solve complex, large-scale issues.
- Ability to persuasively propose leading strategies and principled yet practical solutions in writing and via oral presentation, particularly to business audiences.
- Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships; uses influencing and negotiation skills to drive improvements through shared ownership and accountability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in law, public policy, international development, business, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related field.
- Deep expertise in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and other leading due diligence frameworks.
- Familiarity with human rights and environmental due diligence regulations, such as the German Supply Chain Act.
- Experience working on human rights and/or environmental issues within a company, industry association, and/or consultancy.
- Experience executing human rights and/or environmental assessments across a range of industries, particularly in the logistics, retail/e-commerce, and/or technology industries.
- Track record of successfully working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including business, civil society, investors, and government.
- Relentlessly high standards combined with strong bias for action.
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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 compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,600/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.