Sr. HR Specialist, Executive Development, Talent Experience, Amazon Entertainment

Company: Amazon
Location: Culver City
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

As a Sr. HR Specialist in Executive Development at Amazon Entertainment PXT, you will strengthen leadership capability at the senior level by diagnosing talent needs and delivering targeted development solutions that drive business momentum. In this role, you will design and scale experiences that integrate coaching, assessments, and learning across multiple formats, while partnering with executives and HR leaders to translate business priorities into high-impact strategies. You’ll lead end-to-end program execution, managing vendors, guiding participants, and ensuring quality delivery while using data to continuously improve outcomes. You’ll also steward Amazon culture and experiment with AI technologies to design content, streamline workflows, and build tools that reduce manual effort and elevate program impact. Key job responsibilities • Design and customize leadership development experiences for senior-level talent, including in-person, hybrid, and online learning formats, coaching partnerships, and leadership assessments tailored to organizational needs • Research and pilot innovative talent solutions by identifying best practices, testing new development approaches, and implementing strategies that address executive talent development needs • Collaborate with senior leaders and HR partners to align talent development initiatives with business priorities, manage program logistics, and ensure solutions support key leadership competencies • Execute end-to-end program operations including managing vendor relationships, coordinating participant communications, handling logistics, and tracking metrics that demonstrate business impact • Analyze program data and drive continuous improvement by creating comprehensive reports, identifying enhancement opportunities, and developing standard operating procedures that ensure consistent quality delivery A day in the life Your mornings are spent orchestrating the engine behind leadership development—mapping annual program calendars, pressure-testing agendas, and identifying what’s needed to bring each experience to life, from speakers to logistics to digital content. You’re coordinating executive coach pairings, launching cohorts, and ensuring every detail—from assessments to coaching kickoffs—runs seamlessly. By mid-day, your focus shifts to design and influence. You’re analyzing cohort feedback, translating insights into program enhancements, and researching best practices to continuously raise the bar. You partner with senior leaders who serve as teachers and advisors, strengthening their engagement, and consult with HR Business Partners to identify the talent who will most benefit from, and contribute to, these experiences. Afternoons center on measurement, optimization, and scale. You’re evaluating program impact through completion rates and participant sentiment, managing key stakeholder relationships, and overseeing vendor performance and budgets. You refine processes in real time, continuously improving how programs operate and scale. No two days look the same. You move fluidly between strategy and execution—building the systems, experiences, and partnerships that develop leaders and shape the future of the organization. About the team We're the People Experience Programs team within Amazon Entertainment PXT, a group focused on developing the next generation of leaders. We partner closely with senior leaders to design and deliver high-impact talent solutions, including executive coaching, leadership assessment, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. You'll work alongside talent strategists, program managers, and HR business partners who are deeply connected to the business and focused on solving real organizational challenges through thoughtful, data-driven approaches. We balance strategy with execution. You'll collaborate with colleagues who continuously explore emerging practices, test new ideas, and evolve programs based on insights and results. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with multiple programs moving at once and stakeholders at every level. We take pride in delivering exceptional experiences while staying grounded in what matters most—developing leaders who make a meaningful impact on the business. - 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 - Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive) - Experience experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities - Demonstrable experience designing onboarding and/or development experiences for senior leaders within the tech, entertainment, podcast, sports, music, or gaming industries - Experience using LMS, CMS, or alternative technologies to design digital learning experiences and learning pathways - Over 6 years of program management experience within HR / People eXperience & Technology organizations 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 . USA, CA, Culver City - 125,800.00 - 170,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 125,800.00 - 170,200.00 USD annually

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