Associate, People Experience Partner

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

The Associate, PX Partner supports the PX Business Partner team across assigned business units. This role partners closely with PX Business Partners and provides support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, recruiting, talent development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, engagement, and inclusion initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop and grow their business partnership skills.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with PX Business Partners to help execute people strategies related to talent, resourcing, engagement, and culture in alignment with business priorities
• Support cyclical PX processes, including performance management, compensation reviews, and talent calibration
• Provide day-to-day PX operational support and partner closely with COEs such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Benefits, and People Relations
• Manage and support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive, consistent employee experience
• Partner with the PX Data & Analytics team to request reports, compile data, and identify trends that inform people-related decisions
• Support employee relations matters in partnership with the People Relations team, as needed
• Contribute to PX communications, presentations, and engagement materials for both annual and ad hoc initiatives
• Participate in special projects that enhance the employee experience, team effectiveness, and operational efficiency
• Serve as a day-to-day PX resource for employee questions related to COEs (e.g., payroll, benefits), providing ad hoc support while continuing to build independence and ownership across the role

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of progressive HR experience; prior experience in mid- to large-scale or matrixed organizations strongly preferred
• An ambitious self-starter who takes initiative, learns quickly, and is energized by opportunities to stretch and grow
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization
• Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and fostering an inclusive workplace
• Experience using HR systems and working with data; tech-savvy with strong Microsoft and Google Suite skills
• Passion for the music industry is a strong plus

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.