I am a global HR professional with more than 12 years of expertise planning and implementing HR programs in the U.S. and internationally. Having held a combination of generalist, program manager and project roles, in corporate headquarters and close to the business, I am a well-rounded and versatile HR practitioner accustomed to thinking and executing quickly. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the constant change and innovation I've experienced at Amazon.With an MBA in HR Management & Finance from Michigan State University, I have exceptional business acumen, project management and analytical skills, as well as the enthusiasm and collaborative attitude that make business leaders eager to work with me.Confident HR generalist with experience in performance management, salary administration, succession planning, strategic staffing, recruiting, job selections, employee relations and more.Proven relationship builder with success creating partnerships with diverse stakeholders at all levels, both in the U.S. and in Africa. Experienced trainer and facilitator, as comfortable facilitating leadership team meetings as I am training line workers on a new process. Specialties: HR project management, performance management, facilitation & training, talent management, strategic planning, employee relations, mentoring, salary administration, data manipulation & reporting, relationship building, succession planning, strategic staffing, financial modeling, professional communication
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Hr Director, R And DLiverampSan Francisco, Ca, Us -
Principal Hr Business PartnerAmazon Web Services (Aws) Apr 2022 - PresentSeattle, Wa, Us -
Senior Human Resources Business PartnerAmazon Web Services (Aws) Jul 2019 - May 2022Seattle, Wa, UsProvide strategic HR guidance to leaders across the Game Tech, Creative Tools, Simulations Tech, Quantum Computing and High Performance Computing organizations within Amazon Web Services. -
Senior Hr Program ManagerAmazon Feb 2018 - Jun 2019Seattle, Wa, UsLed program management for Operations Technology HR team, including cyclical "rhythm of the business" meetings, strategic planning and continuous improvement projects.-Program managed and co-authored forward looking strategic planning docs as well as backward looking quarterly business review docs (OP1, SPS and QBR docs specifically).-Owned and coordinated agendas for monthly goal reviews and HRBP Network meetings for team of close to 50 HRBPs.-Led a project to revise the Hardware Development Engineering (HDE) role guidelines, involving over 40 Hardware stakeholders, to provide clear career development guidance to the 1,200+ population of HDEs across Amazon.-Proactively engaged and influenced Amazon central talent teams with data and feedback from Ops Tech HRBP community to continuously improve talent programs impacting our team.-Coordinated 1st quarter talent activities for Ops Tech HR, including guidance and timing around annual peformance reviews, comp planning and promotions, centralizing communications, trainings and auditing of results. -
Senior Hr Business PartnerAmazon Nov 2016 - Jan 2018Seattle, Wa, UsProvided senior level generalist to Worldwide Procurement and Worldwide Real Estate populations, and program manager support across Global Customer Fulfillment Solutions (GCFS).-Created centralized succession planning, promotion slate and tracking resource for GCFS HR team.-Developed employee onboarding portal for GCFS (2,800 employees across 12+ countries).-Led HR Development project to deliver training and development opportunities for 150+ Operations Technology HR and Talent Acquisition employees.-Coordinated implementation of Quarterly Talent Review process across GCFS to proactively plan for promotions, successions, employee development and organizational trends. -
Hr Projects Lead- Organizational DevelopmentChevron 2015 - 2016San Ramon, Ca, UsResponsible for developing organizational capability of both expatriate and national employees in Congo through the delivery of HR projects, employee relations and talent development. -Implemented gap assessment tool to evaluate employee skill gaps, leading to execution of annual training & development plan, resulting in increased organizational capability.-Created streamlined process for performance management to align with requirements of collective labor agreement, training HR team to ensure its sustainability after implementation.-Completed revised Employee Policy Handbook, ensuring alignment with corporate practices as well as Congolese labor laws, and addressing legal issues from previous versions. -
Hr Advisor/Sr. Hr Business Partner, ManufacturingChevron 2013 - 2015San Ramon, Ca, UsReported to HR Manager of Manufacturing (5,000 employees across 7 refineries) and directed key HR processes (salary administration, performance management, employee relations, etc.) for the entire business unit. Responsible for providing Sr. HR Business Partner support to nearly 300 employees in Manufacturing Headquarters.-Implemented a detailed strategic staffing plan for 800 facilities engineers, linking hiring targets for university and experienced engineers to work requirements of projects and base business.-Founded Manufacturing HR business partner network across 7 refinery HR teams, which improving communication, ensuring consistency and establishing the credibility of HR function.-Revised, improved and standardized talent management processes for Manufacturing leadership team meetings, introducing a succession management tool, a workforce planning tool and strategic staffing process, improving the management of key talent and positions. -
Hr AnalystChevron 2011 - 2013San Ramon, Ca, UsManaged HR projects across 9 companies (6,000 employees) and led salary administration, performance management, employee relations and HR communications. Supported Technology & Services HR General Manager with data, reporting and analytics as required.-Led a process improvement project, resulting in technology & services reaching and sustaining the targeted 99% high quality data threshold for the first time.-Earned performance bonus from HR General Manager for leading timely and accurate salary administration for 6,000 employees, and compiling results for business unit President approval.-Recognized by peers with more than a dozen appreciation awards for discretionary effort and customer focus during salary administration and performance management cycles. -
Hr Development Program ParticipantChevron 2008 - 2011San Ramon, Ca, UsCompensation HR Development Analyst, San Ramon, CA 2011Completed project to calibrate placement of more than 1,300 management positions across the Global Upstream organization, ensuring equitable placement based on scope and complexity.HR Development Analyst, Lagos, Nigeria, 2010 - 2011Provided HR Business Partner support to 300 employees in Nigeria’s Deepwater Production organization and developed HR Business Partner Tool Book to onboard new HR employees.HR Business Partner, San Ramon, CA, 2010Provided HR Business Partner support to 1,100 employees in Chevron Shipping Company and completed financial analysis to obtain approval for project to transition mariner payroll to US dollars.HR Business Partner, San Ramon, CA, 2009 - 2010Delivered ongoing employee relations guidance to regional managers supporting gas stations across 3 states, and completed more than 25 employee relations investigations.HR Development Program Intern, San Ramon, CA, 2008Analyzed and revised key onboarding, orientation and training processes and documentation for the Global Expatriate Administration, improving consistency of service delivery.
Paul D. Hobson Education Details
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Michigan State University - Eli Broad College Of BusinessFinance (Dual Concentration) -
Florida State UniversityReligion (Double Major)
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Paul D. Hobson attended Michigan State University - Eli Broad College Of Business, Florida State University.
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