Human Resources Business Partner

Sony Electronics Inc. islooking for the risk-takers the collaborators the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the addition to competitive pay and benefits we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity Equity and addition our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace monthly Free Fridays and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

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The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is an advanced professional who serves as a trusted partner to leaders and managers within an assigned client group. The role independently supports the delivery of people strategies and day-to-day HR needs across the organization. Working closely with business leaders Compensation People Experience HR Operations and other HR Centers of Excellence this role supports organizational effectiveness through talent management performance management employee relations compensation programs workforce planning and organizational change.

The ideal candidate is an experienced collaborative HR professional who can independently support an assigned client organization advise managers and business leaders across multiple HR disciplines navigate a matrixed environment and translate HR programs and practices into practical solutions for leaders and employees.

Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for an assigned client group providing guidance and support across a broad range of HR matters.

• Build strong relationships with leaders and managers and develop an understanding of their business workforce and organizational needs.

• Advise leaders on workforce planning organizational changes employee relations talent and people-related decisions.

• Support organizational changes restructuring growth initiatives and evolving business needs.

• Partner across a decentralized and matrixed HR organization to coordinate solutions and ensure effective delivery of HR services.

Compensation Rewards & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Compensation to support annual salary reviews promotions equity reviews recognition programs and other compensation initiatives.

• Advise managers on compensation programs guidelines job changes and related employee questions.

• Support workforce planning and headcount activities within assigned client groups.

• Help ensure consistent application and understanding of compensation programs and practices.

Performance Management & Talent Programs

• Partner with the People Experience team to support performance management talent reviews succession planning leadership development and other talent programs.

• Coach managers on goal setting performance conversations employee development feedback and accountability.

• Support talent review and succession planning activities through leader consultation and program execution.

• Help leaders identify talent needs and development opportunities within their organizations.

Employee Relations & Manager Effectiveness

• Independently manage and support employee relations matters workplace investigations performance improvement efforts and conflict resolution.

• Coach managers on performance concerns policy application employee issues and appropriate HR practices.

• Partner with senior HR leadership and specialized resources on employee relations or organizational matters involving significant risk enterprise impact or exceptional complexity.

• Build manager capability through ongoing consultation coaching and practical HR support.

• Support employee engagement team effectiveness and a positive workplace culture.

HR Programs Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation and execution of HR programs policies processes and annual cycles.

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee and manager experience.

• Lead or participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Provide feedback and insights to HR Centers of Excellence regarding business needs and program effectiveness.

• Use HR systems workforce data and organizational information to identify trends and support business decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 6 years of progressive Human Resources experience including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner (HRBP) role.

• Demonstrated ability to independently support a client organization across multiple HR disciplines including employee relations performance management talent management compensation and organizational change.

• Experience coaching and advising managers on employee relations performance organizational and workforce matters.

• Working knowledge of employment practices HR policies compensation programs and talent management processes.

• Experience supporting organizational changes restructures workforce planning or other business transformation activities.

• Ability to navigate and collaborate effectively within a matrixed organization and across HR Centers of Excellence.

• Experience using HRIS platforms and workforce data to support HR processes and decision-making.

• Strong judgment problem-solving consulting and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a complex or geographically dispersed client organization.

• Experience working within an HR model that includes HR Business Partners shared services and Centers of Excellence.

• Experience with compensation programs workforce planning organizational changes and talent processes.

• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR is a plus.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96614 to $150000.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision) paid medical leave a 401k plan with matching company contributions vacation time education assistance student loan assistance program eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

Honesty integrity and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry citizenship status age legally protected physical or mental disability protected veteran status status in the U.S. uniformed services sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Individuals residing or applying to work in California or Philadelphia. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here and Philadelphia applicants here.

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Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics Human Resources Department 16535 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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