Sony Pictures Networks - Assistant Manager/Manager - Talent Acquisition

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 Head HR - Performance & Rewards, OE, Operations and Talent Acquisition and will be responsible for Managing end to end Recruitment process and initial screening at the all levels. Also ensuring right recruitment process is followed and maintaining the

Position Details :

POSITION ATTRIBUTES :

Position title : Assistant Manager / Manager - Talent Acquisition

Designation : Assistant Manager / Manager - Talent Acquisition

Function : Human Resources

Sub-function : Talent Acquisition

Reporting to : Head HR - Performance & Rewards, OE, Operations and Talent Acquisition

Location : Mumbai

POSITION INTERLINKAGES :

Within the organization :

- Business teams

- Other sub-functions within HR

- IT Team

Outside the organization :

- Recruitment Consultants

- SPOC for Job Portals

POSITION SPECIFICATION :

Education : Full-Time MBA in Human Resources

Overall experience : 5-9 years post qualification

Essential experience : Work experience as an Talent Acquisition Specialist

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

a. Supporting the HR Business Partners

- Identify the hiring requirements through liaison with the HR Business partners and help in Creating job descriptions

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

- Coordination for Salary documents for Offer release

- Completing reference checks and staff bulleting for Joiners

KEY METRICS :

- Turnaround time

b. Sourcing right talent

- Ensuring Visibility of postings on Intranet, Corporate portal and Job portals

- Tracking of all employee referral resumes

- Maintaining Recruitment database on Successfactor

- Completing the entire vendor empanelment process for new vendor creation

- Evaluate the performance of empaneled recruitment consultants and provide timely feedback

- Review profiles, short-list candidates, and schedule interviews.

- Industry Mapping for various functions

KEY METRICS :

- Adherence to timelines

- Fulfillment of Recruitment needs

c. MIS and System support

- Maintenance of reports in order to monitor the critical recruitment matrices on timely manner

- Support HR business partners for any system support as the recruitment module admin

KEY METRICS :

- Cost of hire

- Joinee to offer ratio

- Positions closed

- Source mix

- Industry diversity

Critical Competencies for Success :

Technical:

- Understanding of the business

- Knowledge of evolving Recruitment practices

- Knowledge of Job portals

- Basic Understanding of HR IT systems

Behavioral :

- Execution excellence

- Impactful communication

- Stakeholder management

- Innovation

- Strong people connect

- Negotiation skills