Senior People Partner, Product

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.

This role is a hybrid position. 

This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston, MA office location to be in office 3 times per week.

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As a Senior People Partner supporting our Product organization, you will play a key role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. You will partner closely with managers within the Product team, providing guidance, coaching, and support on a range of HR-related matters. Additionally, you will collaborate with the broader People team to implement initiatives and ensure consistency across the organization. This role requires a skilled professional experienced in managing complex client groups, navigating nuanced situations, and supporting business transformations.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Partnership & Influence

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach for specific segments of the Product organization, building strong relationships with managers and providing confidential guidance.

• Partner with managers to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies, collaborating with People Partner leadership and leveraging existing Sonos solutions.

• Support change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions for employees and managers in partnership with the People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Partner Leadership.

Manager Support & Development

• Provide people guidance and coaching to managers and employees within assigned client groups.

• Support communication strategies in partnership with the business on People policies and company-wide updates.

• Coach managers on performance management processes, including performance improvement plans (PIPs), and collaborate on retention and development strategies.

Operational & Talent Management

• Address resourcing questions related to backfills, leaves of absence, and other workforce gaps in collaboration with Talent Acquisition, using consistent templates and processes.

• Support internal mobility and hiring efforts within the Product organization.

• Apply knowledge of employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

• Utilize data and metrics to identify opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance organizational health.

Collaboration & Execution

• Partner with People COEs on major People initiatives, ensuring business context informs implementation and adoption.

• Collaborate with the People Operations team and shared services to manage routine tasks, ensuring operational efficiency.

• Prioritize multiple projects and client needs, proactively addressing challenges to ensure successful execution.

• Handle sensitive information with discretion and collaborate with the Employee Relations team as necessary.

• Communicate effectively with leaders, managers, and employees across all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Need:

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as a People Partner or HR Business Partner with exposure to all core HR functions.

• Strong understanding of HR operations, legal compliance, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters.

• Demonstrated ability to support large, diverse client groups with strategic HR guidance.

• Business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to business priorities.

• Strong communication skills with experience in coaching, facilitating discussions, and influencing decision-making.

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