Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sr. Manager, P&O Business Partner
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
Overview
Sr. Manager, P&O Business Partner at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). The P&O team helps people thrive by partnering with business leaders on talent decisions across hiring, onboarding, development, performance, compensation, and change. We are consultants, coaches, and strategic partners focused on people practices that support business outcomes and employee experience. As the HR Business Partner for the Worldwide Distribution & Networks group within Sony Pictures Television (SPT), you’ll help navigate transformation, build high-performance teams, and lead through change in a global audience context. Your Impact
As a Senior Manager, P&O Business Partner supporting senior leaders across the Distribution & Networks organization, you’ll report to the VP, P&O Business Partner and serve as a trusted advisor and strategist. You’ll translate business needs into impactful people solutions that are scalable, innovative, and built for a global audience. Responsibilities include shaping strategic people initiatives that influence business direction and culture, including organization design, change management, talent planning, and leadership coaching. Key Responsibilities
Lead organizational design efforts that drive agility and efficiency (e.g., restructures, integrations, role evolution) Use data and insights to inform strategy and measure progress against goals Execute thoughtful change management plans that support transformation and long-term success Develop communication strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and connected to the culture Develop the Next Generation of Leaders Support the full talent lifecycle—forecasting, hiring, onboarding, development, performance, and succession Understand and align with SPE’s key capabilities, critical roles, and core competencies Collaborate with Talent Planning to identify and support pivotal talent segments Provide one-on-one coaching and feedback to accelerate leadership growth Relationship & Operations Management Act as a thought partner to senior leaders on strategic and operational people topics Assist in the compensation planning process, ensuring alignment with internal equity and market trends Coach leaders on inclusion, engagement, communication, and development strategies Track employee sentiment and develop data-informed approaches to improve team culture and performance Collaborate with P&O Centers of Excellence (e.g., L&D, Comp & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, D&I) to deliver seamless, integrated solutions Provide support in performance management, employee relations, and career development Foster innovation and morale by helping teams strengthen relationships and boost productivity AI Support + Tech Enablement Act as an advisor to business leaders on AI technology adoption and integration Support change management initiatives related to AI enablement, ensuring smooth transitions and high employee engagement Qualifications
5+ years of global HR generalist experience, with at least a few years as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders Strong experience working with P&O teams across functions: Talent Acquisition, L&D, Comp & Benefits, ER, D&I, etc. Proven ability to build consultative, trusted relationships with executive stakeholders Skilled at influencing leaders and navigating complex, dynamic environments Solid understanding of business operations and how HR strategies impact the bottom line Knowledge of U.S. employment and labor law Bachelor\'s degree Preferred
Experience in entertainment, gaming, tech industries and/or streaming Exposure to global HR practices and international team support Background in joint venture or post-merger integration work Why SPE?
At Sony Pictures, we don’t just support the business—we help shape its future. We value creativity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we create space for every voice to be heard. If you’re ready to make a real impact at the intersection of people and entertainment, we want to meet you. Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
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Sr. Manager, P&O Business Partner at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). The P&O team helps people thrive by partnering with business leaders on talent decisions across hiring, onboarding, development, performance, compensation, and change. We are consultants, coaches, and strategic partners focused on people practices that support business outcomes and employee experience. As the HR Business Partner for the Worldwide Distribution & Networks group within Sony Pictures Television (SPT), you’ll help navigate transformation, build high-performance teams, and lead through change in a global audience context. Your Impact
As a Senior Manager, P&O Business Partner supporting senior leaders across the Distribution & Networks organization, you’ll report to the VP, P&O Business Partner and serve as a trusted advisor and strategist. You’ll translate business needs into impactful people solutions that are scalable, innovative, and built for a global audience. Responsibilities include shaping strategic people initiatives that influence business direction and culture, including organization design, change management, talent planning, and leadership coaching. Key Responsibilities
Lead organizational design efforts that drive agility and efficiency (e.g., restructures, integrations, role evolution) Use data and insights to inform strategy and measure progress against goals Execute thoughtful change management plans that support transformation and long-term success Develop communication strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and connected to the culture Develop the Next Generation of Leaders Support the full talent lifecycle—forecasting, hiring, onboarding, development, performance, and succession Understand and align with SPE’s key capabilities, critical roles, and core competencies Collaborate with Talent Planning to identify and support pivotal talent segments Provide one-on-one coaching and feedback to accelerate leadership growth Relationship & Operations Management Act as a thought partner to senior leaders on strategic and operational people topics Assist in the compensation planning process, ensuring alignment with internal equity and market trends Coach leaders on inclusion, engagement, communication, and development strategies Track employee sentiment and develop data-informed approaches to improve team culture and performance Collaborate with P&O Centers of Excellence (e.g., L&D, Comp & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, D&I) to deliver seamless, integrated solutions Provide support in performance management, employee relations, and career development Foster innovation and morale by helping teams strengthen relationships and boost productivity AI Support + Tech Enablement Act as an advisor to business leaders on AI technology adoption and integration Support change management initiatives related to AI enablement, ensuring smooth transitions and high employee engagement Qualifications
5+ years of global HR generalist experience, with at least a few years as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders Strong experience working with P&O teams across functions: Talent Acquisition, L&D, Comp & Benefits, ER, D&I, etc. Proven ability to build consultative, trusted relationships with executive stakeholders Skilled at influencing leaders and navigating complex, dynamic environments Solid understanding of business operations and how HR strategies impact the bottom line Knowledge of U.S. employment and labor law Bachelor\'s degree Preferred
Experience in entertainment, gaming, tech industries and/or streaming Exposure to global HR practices and international team support Background in joint venture or post-merger integration work Why SPE?
At Sony Pictures, we don’t just support the business—we help shape its future. We value creativity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we create space for every voice to be heard. If you’re ready to make a real impact at the intersection of people and entertainment, we want to meet you. Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
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