Senior HR Compliance Specialist, HR Labor and Employment Compliances - Amazon Stores & Corporate Biz.
Amazon Cape Town
The Senior HR Compliance Specialist will be responsible for labor and employment compliances and advisory for South Africa supporting Amazon Stores and other corporate businesses . The incumbent will work closely with the regional HR and employment counsel to drive compliance under various employment and labor practices.
Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.
The incumbent will partner with HR and business teams to assess employment and labor practices & policies and act as a trusted partner to support business and people strategies in compliance with local/regional laws. The incumbent will manage administrative, statutory and advisory services on matters pertaining to labor and employment HR Compliances in partnership with AET (HR Services) and other HR CoE functions.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities will include but not limited to:- Liaison with internal / external legal counsel to drive HR Compliance charter
- Manage labor/employment inspections and audits
- Prepare, track and report HR Compliance status in the region
- Manage labor dept. engagements managing statutory reporting, certifications, renewals and associated labor matters.
- Work with regional stakeholders like compensation, benefits, payroll , AET in order to ensure HR policy and process compliances
- Draft written narratives to communicate obligations, risk analyses, and recommendations to HR policy/ process/ system owners and senior stakeholders.
- Understand the impact of labor law changes on various internal policies and process
- Ability to own and analyze data to identify potential business impacts
- Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
- Monitor known and emerging risks, measure internal control effectiveness, and develop and own action items to remediate identified risk issue
About the team
HR Labor and Employment Compliance team supports India, China, Australia and other South-East Asia and ASEAN countries. We are gradually increasing our remit to LATAM and Africa. This team works closely with regional HR leaders, Labor & Employment Counsel, G&A functions and use our expertise and deep understanding of local employment laws and practices to maintain a compliant posture in the region - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Program Management, Human Resources, Employment Law, Computer Science, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Operations Research or a related field- Extensive experience in HR domain, employment / labor practices, HR CoE roles, Labor & Employment roles
- Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative
- Success in creating, driving and effective program management skills
- High proficiency in written and verbal English, high quality document and report preparation
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities- Knowledge of local labor law
- Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results
- Good interpersonal skills
Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.
In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
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.
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