Sr. Manager, People Partners

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management licensing marketing the Pokémon Trading Card Game the animated TV series home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular childrens entertainment properties in the world.

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Get to know the role

• Job Title: Sr. Manager People Partners

• Job Summary: We are searching for an experienced people partner leader to help level up our already strong team. This role will coach mentor and design mechanisms to impact every corner of The Pokémon Company International. They will also serve as the business partner to key executives driving change management and maintaining close ties to the business directly and through their team. This role will require the ability to work in a highly matrixed global environment balancing industry standards with the unique needs of Pokémon.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: Yes

Whatyoulldo

• Coach mentor manage a team of People Partners.

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and senior leaders.

• Working closely with the wider People Team to provide support across other functional teams and geographies.

• Develop positive working relationships across the organizationin order toanticipatepeople-related needs proactively address pain points and ensure a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.

• Leverage data and analytics to drive projects interventionssolutionsand continuous improvement efforts.

• Work on a wide range of strategic people-related initiatives and projects including team structure and optimization employee engagement and retention organizational culture and change management.

• Facilitate a learning and growth environment; share best practices stay up to date with current organizational research and roll out centralized/localized learning and development initiatives.

• Collaborates with other teams (HRIS Total Rewards Talent DEISR and others) in the organization to influence and implement enterprise-wide people programs.

• Providepragmatic advice to managers on the implementation of all people policies; collaborate with the entire People team.

• Oversee flawless execution of annual people processes in local market(s).

Whatyoullbring

• Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience plus two (2) years of direct people management experience.

• Bachelors degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

• Proventrack recordin building developing and scaling up a team.

• Broad expertisein talent management employee relations compliance organizational development total rewardstrainingand coaching

• Strong working knowledge of labor employment laws and local requirements.

• Ability to think globally and navigate cross-regional considerations; direct experience in international organizations is beneficial but not required.

• A comfortsolving problems and delivering project autonomously as part ofaagile small People team.

• Accustomed to working closely with senior leaders as a strategic thought partner with the ability to influence and challenge when needed.

• Adept at working with data assessingfindingsanddetermininginsights to translate into action.

• Preferred tech gamingentertainmentor similar industry experience.

• Tech savvy: includingMicrosoft Office Suite SharePointWorkday and Applicant Tracking Systems.

• HR related certification(s)a plus.

Base Salary Range:For this role new hires generally start between $154000.00 - $183000.00per year. The full range is $154000.00 - $232000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How youll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand the impact it has on our people culture business fans and communities and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new develop innovative ideas solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy listening to others seeking out different perspectives and taking personal responsibility for decisions actions and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards looks for new ways to learn and improve and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships adopting a team first mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders making them feel heard and important and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom candidates will need the right to some cases and for some roles the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .