Human Resources Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Bellevue, United States Big Wave Recruiting Full time

Program Manager, Performance Development, (12 months full time, hybrid Bellevue)


Our client, The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, The Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager, Performance Development for 12 months on the Talent Development team to manage performance impact practices and routines. You will be working in an employee-first culture with 1,200 global employees who are passionate about Pokémon and the global community of fans.


What you’ll do:

Program Ownership: Refine and strengthen our organizational muscle around our performance-management practices to build effective leaders and empower employees to drive impact in their roles.

-Identify prioritize, manage the execution of continuous improvement work for:

  • Goal Setting Practices
  • Feedback Program
  • Quarterly Development Conversations
  • Talent Discussions
  • Career Tracks

-Plan, develop and implement year-end performance process improvements based on prioritized feedback.

-Facilitate decision making if there are programming changes.

-Create a change management and utilization plan to monitor adoption and usage metrics.

-Create a communication and content management plan/model for updates and changes (publish/archive materials).

-Create business process mappings and workflows for shared support of end-user questions and issues.

-Embody the TPCi culture, mission, and values to be successful.


What you’ll bring:

  • subject matter expert (Program Owner) in Performance Development and Management.
  • mix of business and data analytics expertise, critical thinking capabilities, project and program management skills, and a confident yet approachable presence working with senior leaders and cross-functional collaborators.
  • experience thriving in a fast-paced, transformative environment with proven capability to influence change and manage effectively. Must be a self-starter.
  • compassionate and confident communicator with expertise in building compelling presentations and telling stories with data. Strong excel and PowerPoint skills required.
  • human-centered approach to problem solving with simplicity and at-scale.
  • integrity when it comes to handling confidential, sensitive HR data.
  • with Workday and other HRIS a plus.
  • able to bring a portfolio of work examples to discuss in the interview.
  • is a hybrid work environment located in downtown Bellevue. The ideal candidate will be local and able to come into the office three days a week and as needed for meetings.


How you’ll be successful:

Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on the people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.

Challenge the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.

Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.

Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.

Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.

Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interest and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.


Compensation: This is a contract role that can be W2 or 1099 through our payrolling service. The W2 pay rate will be $75-$100 per hour based on experience.

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