Amazon Staff-Level Talent Acquisition Manager Interview Preparation Guide
Talent Acquisition Manager
Amazon
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's interview process for Staff-level Talent Acquisition Manager typically includes an initial recruiter screening call, followed by phone interviews with hiring managers and senior TA leaders, and concluding with 5-7 onsite rounds. The process emphasizes Amazon's Leadership Principles, TA strategy, team leadership, data-driven decision-making, and employer branding impact. Expect behavioral questions using the STAR method, strategic TA scenarios, cross-functional collaboration assessments, and discussions on talent pipeline development and organizational impact.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Interview: Hiring Manager
50 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Phone Interview: Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
50 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Interview: Amazon Leadership Principles – Behavioral Round 1
90 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Interview: TA Strategy and Organizational Impact
90 min4 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Interview: Leadership, Team Development, and Culture
90 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Interview: Recruiting Operations, Technology, and Metrics
90 min4 focus topicscase study
8
Onsite Interview: Employer Branding, Diversity, and Candidate Experience
90 min4 focus topicsbehavioral