Amazon HR Business Partner (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide
HR Business Partner
Amazon
Mid Level
9 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's HR Business Partner interview process for mid-level candidates follows a structured 'interview loop' format consisting of a recruiter screening round, followed by 2 phone interview rounds, and 6 onsite rounds. The process evaluates HR expertise, Amazon Leadership Principles alignment, business acumen, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to drive HR initiatives that support business objectives. Interviews emphasize behavioral questions using the STAR method, situational scenarios specific to HR challenges, and assessment of strategic thinking capabilities appropriate for a mid-level professional.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: HR Operational Competency and Employee Relations
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Phone Screen 2: Leadership Principles and Strategic Thinking
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Round 1: HR Strategy and Business Acumen
60 min5 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Round 2: Employee Relations Deep Dive and Investigations
60 min5 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Round 3: Talent Development and Manager Capability
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Performance Management and Manager Support
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5: Amazon Leadership Principles Behavioral Interview
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
9
Onsite Round 6: Bar Raiser Interview
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral