Senior HR Business Partner Interview Preparation Guide - Amazon

Amazon's Senior HR Business Partner interview follows their proprietary 'interview loop' format, featuring structured rounds with multiple interviewers and evaluation criteria grounded in Amazon's core leadership principles: customer obsession, passion for invention, commitment to excellence, and long-term thinking. The process combines initial recruiter screening, phone-based technical HR assessments, and comprehensive onsite interviews that evaluate strategic thinking, HR expertise, business acumen, and cultural alignment. Senior-level candidates are assessed on their ability to drive organizational impact, mentor teams, influence business decisions, and translate HR strategy into measurable business outcomes.