Employee Experience Executive (UAE National) at Amazon MENA – Elevating People Initiatives and Engagement
Are you passionate about creating a positive and impactful work environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere where you can influence people-centric strategies and lead innovative engagement programs? Amazon’s MENA division is seeking an exceptional Employee Experience Executive (UAE National) to join its People Initiatives team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s most customer-obsessed companies while influencing internal and external stakeholders to enhance employee engagement across the region.
Overview of the Role
As an Employee Experience Executive, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable, measurable programs that enrich the employee journey. Your primary mission is to cultivate a workplace environment that fosters trust, engagement, and motivation. This is a high-impact position that involves close collaboration with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and regional stakeholders to ensure program success and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
The Employee Experience Executive will be responsible for the following:
- Understand Employee Motivations: Gain deep insights into employee behavior, needs, and motivations to develop effective engagement strategies.
- Foster Trust and Inclusivity: Create a safe, trustworthy environment that encourages open communication and promotes employee satisfaction.
- Develop Engagement Programs: Design and deploy scalable programs that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with regional stakeholders and organizational units to ensure the successful deployment and sustainability of people-centric programs.
- Data-Driven Strategy: Collect and analyze engagement data, project intake, and survey responses to measure program effectiveness and make informed decisions.
- Communication and Reporting: Develop content for internal communication channels, including newsletters, event calendars, and campaign reports.
- Event Management: Organize and lead employee-focused events, such as team-building activities, Wellness Weeks, and CSR initiatives.
- Employee Focus Groups: Conduct sessions to gather qualitative feedback and complement engagement survey insights.
- Actionable Insights: Partner with site leadership to build and monitor action plans based on survey results. Track key metrics to measure progress at the organizational and unit levels.
- Leadership Influence: Serve as a strategic advisor to site leadership, influencing decisions on employee engagement themes.
- Travel Requirements: Be open to occasional travel to regional sites to support program rollouts and events.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a highly ambiguous environment, multitasking effectively while prioritizing initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in program management, product management, or human resources.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to evaluate and improve programs.
- Experience working cross-functionally across diverse teams and business units.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in defining and executing employee engagement strategies.
- Strong background in HR functions or employee-centric roles.
- Skilled in program ownership from conception to execution.
- Ability to communicate results clearly to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- High level of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
What Makes This Role Unique?
This position is not your typical HR job. It blends the strategic vision of a people leader with the executional rigor of a program manager. You’ll have the opportunity to impact employee lives, contribute to a high-performance culture, and be part of a broader mission to enhance the overall workplace experience.
As a member of Amazon’s People Initiatives team, you will influence how the organization supports and empowers employees across the Middle East and North Africa. Your work will directly contribute to Amazon’s core mission of being the Earth’s most customer-centric company—starting with its own people.
Why Join Amazon MENA?
Amazon offers a unique ecosystem of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As part of the MENA team, you’ll experience:
- Diverse Work Culture: Collaborate with a globally diverse team that celebrates individuality and promotes inclusion.
- Career Advancement: Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with career progression potential.
- Employee Empowerment: Be part of a team that values employee voice, well-being, and engagement.
- Leadership Visibility: Work closely with regional leaders who value people experience and rely on your expertise to make critical decisions.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Amazon is committed to building an inclusive work environment. If you have a disability and require accommodations during the hiring or onboarding process, you can visit Amazon Accommodations or connect with your recruiting partner directly.
Conclusion
Joining Amazon as an Employee Experience Executive (UAE National) means stepping into a role that matters—one that champions people-first values and continuous improvement. If you are ready to contribute to an innovative, employee-focused environment while building programs that drive satisfaction, trust, and engagement, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Don’t just be part of a company—be part of a movement that redefines how people experience work. Apply today to begin your journey with Amazon MENA!