Sr. Strategic HR Business Partner

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

Job Overview:

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for driving business success through talent management? Sony Electronics is looking for a Senior Strategic HR Business Partner to join our North American headquarters in San Diego, CA. In this leadership role, you’ll help bring talent strategies to life, ensuring that our HR practices align with business goals and contribute to sustained organizational growth. This position offers the opportunity for career advancement within the HR organization, working closely with senior leaders to shape the future of talent across the company.

As a Strategic HR Business Partner, you’ll work hand-in-hand with business executives, management, and employees to execute high-impact HR strategies and provide day-to-day HR support. You’ll also lead and mentor HR professionals, guiding them in areas such as talent development, employee relations, performance management, and organizational change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Translate business strategies and organizational challenges into impactful HR solutions that drive results. You will shape HR initiatives that balance company goals with the specific needs of the client groups, ensuring alignment and maximizing business impact.

• Talent and Workforce Planning: Partner with business leaders to anticipate long-term HR needs and provide strategic insight in areas such as organizational development, talent management, and workforce planning. You will drive change management initiatives and help navigate complex business transformations and restructurings.

• Performance & Talent Management: Lead talent assessments, such as 9-box reviews, succession planning, and development planning. Help guide leaders in identifying high-potential employees and create individualized development plans to ensure continued growth and engagement.

• Employee Relations & HR Generalist Support: Act as a trusted advisor for performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution. You’ll oversee investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws, while fostering a positive work environment.

• Data-Driven HR Insights: Utilize talent analytics, dashboards, and HR metrics to drive decision-making and performance within client groups. Work with senior leaders and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop a holistic approach to talent management and organizational effectiveness.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with HR COEs to implement key corporate-wide initiatives and provide feedback to help refine and optimize HR programs. You’ll ensure the HR strategy is continuously evolving to meet the needs of the business.

• Leadership and Coaching: Manage, mentor, and coach HR business partners and generalists, supporting their professional development and helping them thrive in their roles. You’ll be a leader within the HR team, driving a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

• Project and Program Leadership: Lead enterprise-level HR projects and programs across Sony North America, ensuring successful execution and alignment with business objectives.

• Additional Responsibilities: You may take on other HR initiatives or leadership roles, including HR compliance, Canada lead, or spearheading specific HR projects as needed.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience as a strategic HR leader, with a strong background in talent management, organizational development, and change management.

• Ability to turn business challenges into actionable HR strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.

• A data-driven mindset with experience using HR analytics to guide decision-making and improve performance.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across the organization.

• Strong leadership abilities, including experience managing, mentoring, and developing