Sony Pictures Networks - Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Organization - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN)

About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) :

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels.

SPN comprises 31 channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the FTA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN's content library; PIX and PIX HD, the English movie channels; LePlex HD showing critically-acclaimed Hollywood films; AXN and AXN HD, the action and adventure-oriented English entertainment channels; Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; ROX HD, a channel for contemporary Hindi music; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sports Network comprising 11 sports entertainment channels - SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN GOLF HD; SonyLIV - the digital entertainment VOD platform, SPN Productions, the networks- film production arm and Sony Pictures Networks Distribution Pvt Ltd. (SPND) that distributes the networks television channels across different genres and languages through multiple content delivery platforms. SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.

The network is recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. SPN is a recipient of several awards, including the - Aon Best Employers India- Award in the 2017 edition in recognition of SPN's unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, consistently ranking amongst India's Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners, listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India in 2017 and adjudged one of India's Great Mid-Size Workplaces by the Great Place To Work- Institute for the 2017 edition.

Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited is in its 23rd year of operations in India. Its subsidiaries include Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited, MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, MSM Discovery Private Limited, Taj Television (India) Private Limited, Aqua Holding Investments [Pvt.] Ltd., and Bangla Entertainment Private Limited.

Role Overview :

Reporting to the HR Business Partner - Corporate Functions and Digital, the incumbent will be responsible for providing best-in-class HR experience to all internal customers i.e. employees for the assigned functions / businesses through execution of all HR practices and policies, and partner with the business to aid in achievement of organizational objectives. The incumbent would provide talent acquisition and internal talent management expertise and focus for assigned business groups.

Position Details :

Position title : HRBP - Individual Contributor

Designation : Assistant Manager - Human Resources

Function : Human Resources

Sub-function : HR Business Partnering and Engagement

Reporting to : HRBP - Corporate Functions and Digital

Location : Mumbai

Band : Band F

POSITION INTERLINKAGES :

Within the organization :

- Business teams

- Finance team

- IT Team

- Other sub-functions within HR

Outside the organization :

- Recruitment partners

- Consultants

POSITION SPECIFICATION :

Education : Full-Time MBA in Human Resources

Overall experience : 2-5 years post qualification

Essential experience : Work experience as an HR Business Partner

Desirable experience : A Stint in a specialist role like Recruitment / Employee Engagement

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

1. Employee engagement/ Connect

- Maintain strong individual connect and regular touch points with all employees from the assigned business groups

- Drive the employee engagement survey, as and when conducted, and ensure maximum coverage for the assigned business groups

- Analyze survey results for the functions / businesses handled, identify concern areas, liaise with business heads and draft action plans to mitigate the concerns

- Design and deliver innovative, engagement, wellness& recognition processes.

- Assist Engagement Lead on the creation and delivery of communication packs and implementation of on ground events

KEY METRICS :

- Employee satisfaction score

- Engagement initiatives rolled out

2. Talent acquisition

- Identify the hiring requirements through liaison with the business and create job descriptions (if not available) or edit existing ones

- Identify different available avenues for sourcing of - right- talent and share the recruitment mandate with external consultants

- Review profiles, short-list candidates, and schedule interviews with the support of the HR Operations team

- Create salary offer document post selection of the candidate and negotiate with him/her as per requirement in order to ensure adherence to budgets and to attract - right- talent in the organization

- Evaluate the performance of empaneled recruitment consultants and provide feedback to the HR Operations team

- Oversee the onboarding of employee and ensure that functional induction is happening as per plan

- Drive the confirmation/ probation process by evaluating the performance of new joiners along with the manager and identify root cause of the problem in case of any performance issues; Conduct discussion with the new joiner and take appropriate steps in order to enhance his/her performance

KEY METRICS : 

- Turnaround time

- Cost of hire

- Quality of hire

- Joinee to offer ratio

- Positions closed

- Source mix

- Industry diversity

3. Performance management system

- Oversee the conduct of all facets of PMS process- goal setting, mid-term review and final evaluation as per the decided timelines, for the assigned business group(s)

- Facilitate discussions of low performers with their managers and ensure creation of performance improvement plan; Track achievement and take appropriate action in case of no visible increase in performance level

- Work with managers and identify the learning needs of the employees and co-ordinate with the L&D team to provide appropriate learning intervention

KEY METRICS : 

- Adherence to timelines

- Fulfillment of learning needs

4. Managing employee lifecycle

- Address grievances raised by employees from the assigned business groups, and work with all stakeholders to ensure fair resolution of the issue

- Own and interpret HR policy for the organization and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Address all employee queries and provide help/ support within decided timelines

- Prepare and provide employee related data/ insights depending on requirement

KEY METRICS : 

- Turnaround time for resolution of employee query

Critical Competencies for Success :

Technical :

- Understanding of the business

- Knowledge of evolving HR practices

- Understanding of HR concepts/ theories

- Knowledge of employee laws

- Basic Understanding of HR IT systems

Behavioral :

- Strong people connect

- Execution excellence

- Impactful communication

- Stakeholder management

- Innovation

Key Personal Attributes :

- The successful candidate must be bright, quick, articulate and a team player who also possesses independence of thought and opinion to provide candor and honesty to support and influence key business decisions.

- Ability to establish quality relationships, a strong communication link and credibility with the business through the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and mutual respect. Must have a demonstrated track record of building functional credibility with business teams.

- Data and metrics-driven individual with a passion for results and excellence.

- Ability to prioritize and cope with competing demands. Must possess a sense of urgency and excellent execution and project management skills.

- Must be able to successfully navigate ambiguity.

- Must possess the ability to switch between execution and strategy mode effortlessly.

- Must be able to get the job done by working collaboratively with others.

- Inquisitive and analytical mind; capacity for out-of-the-box thinking; bring a creative perspective to business problems applying functional expertise, business understanding and common sense.

- Ability to stay connected with the external market with a view to bring best practices into the company