Human Resources Business Partner

3 weeks ago


Santa Monica, California, United States Sony Full time

Job Summary:

Aniplex of America Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support its Japanese anime content and distribution business in Santa Monica. The successful candidate will provide expertise in HR management to support leadership and employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic HR business partner in areas such as talent development, employee relations, change management, organizational design, compensation planning, employee engagement, and annual performance management process.
  • Provide objective and strategic input and guidance to employees at all levels related to policy interpretation and implementation, career development, and general management/employee relationship issues.
  • Coach managers on performance management, feedback, employee development, and career pathing.
  • Manage the onboarding process for new employees together with the managers, ensuring a smooth introduction to the team and the company.
  • Manage employee relations including conducting investigations and developing solutions that result in timely conflict resolution.
  • Utilize data to understand the culture of the organization and deploy strategies to increase employee engagement, such as training, coaching, and development.
  • Monitor the "pulse" of the company and teams, supporting employees and managers to enact changes to support the overall company culture by searching for and providing appropriate services and training programs.
  • Build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, employees, colleagues, and vendors.
  • Conduct or participate in special projects and other HR initiatives as needed to meet overall company and department strategic goals and initiatives.
  • Communicate with employees on office or department protocols, updates, or changes as applicable.
  • Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, and work with leadership to develop strategies to increase engagement.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
  • Bilingual in Japanese/English required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of HR generalist experience to include employee relations.
  • HR related certifications a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership 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.
  • Ability to define needs in the organization and equally strong in executing activities accordingly.
  • Willing to learn and understand cross-cultural organizational dynamics and practices.
  • Must have knowledge of US & California labor laws.
  • Experience working with global organizations preferred.
  • Proficient with Human Resources Information Systems (Workday a plus).
  • Ability to travel when needed.
  • All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

What We Offer:

  • 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).
  • Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility).
  • Matching gift program.
  • 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.


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