Bilingual Japanese/English Language Skills Required

POSITION SUMMARY

At Sony Corporation of America (SCA) you can create a meaningful career while developing your skills in our growing companies. SCA is seeking a Bilingual (Japanese/English) Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team to support Aniplex of America, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. This group is focused on Japanese Anime content and distribution, located in Santa Monica. The Human Resources Manager will provide expertise in HR management to support leadership and employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The Human Resources Business Partner will report to the Senior Director, Human Resources, and the President, Aniplex of America.

This role will be required to be on-site 3 days per week in the Santa Monica office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic HR business partner in areas such as talent development, employee relations, change management, organizational design, compensation planning, employee engagement, and our 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.

• Manages employee relations including conducting investigations and developing solutions that result in timely conflict resolution.

• Utilizes data to understand the culture of the organization and deploys strategies to increase employee engagement, such as training, coaching and development.

• Monitors 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.

• Builds and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, employees, colleagues, and vendors.

• Conducts or participates in special projects and other HR initiatives as needed to meet overall company and department strategic goals and initiatives.

• Communicates with employees on office or department protocols, updates, or changes as applicable.

• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes turnover trends and works with leadership to develop strategies to increase engagement

  Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• 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