HR Manager

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Role overview:

Act as the HR lead for the local SIE entity while closely collaborating with the Senior HR Manager based in London and COEs in EMEA/AMER, contributing to global alignment.

Oversee local HR operations, adapt global policies to meet local regulations, and provide hands on support to managers on all human resources topics or support triaging to the relevant teams in a timely manner, ensuring the employee experience is consistent and within agreed SLAs. Ensure local legal compliance and drive initiatives that support employee engagement, performance, and strategic objectives. Supporting the wider EMEA People Experience team with projects, casework and other relevant activities where required.

What you'll be doing:

Operational HR Management:

• To manage the full employee lifecycle, leading onboarding, learning and development, performance management, internal mobility, leave, reporting and offboarding. To provide guidance to managers on all HR-related topics, including employee relations, leave of absence, organisational design, performance management, and talent development in collaboration with the HR / Legal team / COEs.
• To create knowledge articles and manage cases within the case management system, identifying trends and proactively looking at ways to encourage employee and manager self-service and streamline / align our processes globally.
• To support organisational transformation and lead change management initiatives.
• To manage employee relations, including interactions with local employee representatives (e.g. committees / works councils) and participate in collective negotiations. To manage the smooth operation and collaboration with the local works' council, ensuring meetings take place as required with the relevant preparation and follow-up.
• To foster employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture through local HR programs (training, development, wellbeing initiatives, etc.).
• Supporting the wider PX team with general HR activities, casework, projects, advisory and operational duties as required.

Payroll & HR Administration:

• To oversee local HR administration and payroll operations working closely with external providers.
• To input / validate payroll data and maintain compliance with all tax and social security obligations.
• To collaborate with the payroll team to ensure the appropriate governance of local payroll.
• To manage employment documents, including contracts, amendments, and employee files and maintain accurate digital files in a timely manner.

HR Tools & Projects:

• To contribute to the implementation of HR projects, including system upgrades, process optimisation, and policy roll-outs together with the relevant COE and HRIS teams.
• To manage local HR systems and global tools, continuously work towards process improvement and global alignment.
• To analyse HR metrics and deliver insights and recommendations based on key performance indicators.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance:

• To conduct continuous legal monitoring across all HR-related areas.
• To ensure full compliance with local employment law in all HR practices and processes working closely with the legal team.
• To work in partnership with the legal team to adapt and update local HR policies in line with legal and regulatory changes.
• To mitigate legal risks and advise management and centralised COE teams on employment law issues
• To support audit activities to ensure ongoing compliance with SIE standards and legal requirements.

Compensation & Benefits Administration:

• To collaborate with the global benefits team to influence the compensation approach to align with local regulatory requirements and company standards.
• To implement compensation schemes such as profit-sharing, bonuses, and performance incentives, once approved by the People leadership team.
• To work with local pension / benefit providers, to ensure the accurate and timely administration of benefits in line with company policies and as agreed with the relevant COEs.

What we're looking for:

• Solid background in HR; in a fast paced, high tech or creative environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and common sense regarding sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with people at all levels of the organisation, with experience presenting information and data to all levels
• Ability to work in a global setting, with international colleagues. Excellent communication skills in both English and French.
• High level of initiative and responsiveness with an aim to quickly resolve problems
• Experience using Workday or other HR systems
• Experience using ServiceNow or other case management systems

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.