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Amazon.com Services LLC

Principal Specialty Recruiter, Science , Global Specialty Recruiting

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A Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. May specialize in recruiting professionals in a particular industry, or specialize in recruiting at colleges.

$71,160 / year median in California

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION
Our Global Specialty Recruiting (GSR) team is a highly specialized group focused on hiring exceptional talent for complex, hard-to-fill scientific, design, academic, & executive tech and non tech roles across Amazon. The organization is comprised of recruiters, researchers, and recruiting coordinators, and also includes central program management, business analysts, and admin staff to support operations, process, policy, systems, training, communication, change management, data and analytics for the organization and partner organizations. GSR partners with and influences leaders in the business, as well as PXT, Legal, Finance, and Security. What makes our Global Specialty Recruiting team unique is our deep domain expertise, agile sourcing/research strategies, and truly global reach. Our recruiters are embedded within the scientific and technical communities, allowing us to leverage industry connections, innovative sourcing tactics, and a nuanced understanding of specialized skill sets. We don't just fill roles
  • we partner with hiring managers to truly understand their needs and identify candidates who are the best fit, not just on paper, but for the role, team and organization overall.
As a full life cycle recruiter on this team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers, leverage leading-edge recruiting technology, and make a meaningful impact on the growth and success of Amazon. You'll be a vital strategic partner, helping to shape our talent acquisition approach and elevate the candidate experience for some of the most sought-after technical professionals in the world. If you're passionate about the sciences, driven to find exceptional talent, and eager to work alongside a best-in-class recruiting organization, this is an unparalleled opportunity to grow your career and opportunity for impact. Critical success factors for this role include:
  • Research acumen and creativity
  • you learn new science domains quickly and understand how to craft effective search strategies within those domains
  • Superb communication skills
  • you're a compelling communicator able to effectively engage the attention of busy, senior executives Able to convey complex arguments (without the luxury of complete data) and engage with senior level scientists & executives with conviction and confidence Combine tenacity with tact and high judgement; know when to apply the right pressure and when to move on Self-assured, not easily thrown, able to think on your feet; you will be leading complex & highly confidential searches with some of our most seasoned leaders Inquisitive; a deep sense of learn & be curious Key job responsibilities Some of the core components of this role include: Partnering with research (and conducting your own) to identify and cultivate candidates that enable our ability to effectively innovate and scale the business.
Creating unique and robust search strategies that will identify and deliver the right leaders for the right roles at the right time. Developing innovative ways to raise the bar on how Amazon connects with the senior level science talent. Continually contributing to the knowledge base of both our team and the broader recruiting community by sharing intelligence related to relevant industries and talent pools/profiles. Building out science talent networks in technology and education sectors, tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an on-going list of evergreen candidates. Owning business and stakeholder relationships (you're the go-to and trusted advisor), providing strategic guidance and coaching in close partnership with executive hiring managers & their teams. Conducting informational/exploratory calls, phone screens, interviews & references. You'll actively participate in hiring decisions throughout the candidate life cycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of progressive corporate or search firm recruiting at executive level experience 10+ years of progressive technical recruiting at executive level experience 5+ years of advising and influencing executive leadership experience 5+ years of advising and influencing leadership experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Exhibits excellent judgment Passionate and focused on hiring and developing exceptional talent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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. 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.
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Mental Health
  • Health and Wellness Programs