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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAt 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 youll 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 inoffice collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Santa Barbara CA or 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 HRrelated 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 Youll 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 companywide 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 &
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 .
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.
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 decisionmaking.
Resultsoriented mindset with a focus on effective and continuous improvement.
Core Competencies:
Business Acumen: Understanding of the Product organizations strategies priorities and operations.
Communication: Ability to tailor messages for different audiences and influence effectively.
HR Expertise & Compliance: Strong knowledge of HR principles legal compliance and best practices.
Operational Excellence: Capability to manage multiple projects ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Problem Solving & Adaptability: Strong analytical and creative problemsolving abilities.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont meet all the criteria. If you dont have 100 of the skills listed we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.
Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer both now and in the future.
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications skills and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases discretionary bonuses and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:
$114000 and $142600Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus equity or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health wealth and overall wellbeing of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one including:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge with no tenurebased vacation accruals required
80 hours of sick time upon hire refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy
Companypaid Disability Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits including Voluntary Life AD&D Accident and Pet Insurance
Mental health benefits to support your holistic wellbeing
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD on us!
For a holistic overview of our benefits please visit sonosbenefits.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Your profile will be reviewed and youll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time