Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sonys principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. The Associate HR Business Partner will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partners to provide support to employees and managers while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures. The Associate HR Business Partner will report to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

This role will be required to be on-site 2-3 days per week in the New York City office. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support in areas such as talent development, employee relations, change management, organizational design, compensation planning, performance management and employee engagement.
Provide objective and strategic input and guidance to employees and managers related to career development, general management, employee relationship issues and policy interpretation and implementation.
Work with Senior HR Business Partners to coach managers on performance management, feedback, employee development and career pathing.
Support Senior HR Business Partners with the annual performance management and salary and bonus administration processes. This will include analysis of performance ratings and internal/external equity.
Work with Senior HR Business Partners to conduct investigations as needed and support managers and employees in conflict resolution.
Collaborate with Senior HR Business Partners to assist business groups to develop meaningful actions in response to employee surveys and feedback.
Conduct or participate in special projects and other HR initiatives as needed to meet overall company and department strategic goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include: 

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Minimum of 3 years of HR generalist experience to include employee relations
Solid oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong data management and analysis skills, to include proficiency with MS Excel
Ability to work independently requiring minimal supervision and is confident finding solutions for new situations
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of US labor laws as well as NY and CA state laws
Experience working with global organizations and interacting with different cultures
Proficient with Human Resources Information Systems (Workday a plus)
Ability to travel when needed
All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.

Benefits:   

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.  

 What we offer you:

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs  
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children 
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance 
Short-term & long-term disability plans  
Paid parental and caregiver leave  
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs: 

Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Matching gift program  
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)  
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)  
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)  
Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $75,000 to $84,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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.

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America 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 careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.