Sr. Talent Attraction Manager, Candidate Experience

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

As the Sr. TA Manager, Candidate Experience, you will lead the vision, strategy, and implementation of a world-class recruitment journey across Sony Interactive Entertainment’s (SIE) global talent acquisition organization. From the first touchpoint to onboarding, you’ll ensure every candidate experiences the innovation, creativity, and inclusivity that define our culture.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives on transforming people processes, building strong partnerships, and ensuring that every candidate interaction reflects the PlayStation brand.

What You’ll Do

• Shape the Candidate Journey:

Design and implement strategies that elevate every touchpoint in the candidate lifecycle — from attraction and application to interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.

• Lead with Purpose:

Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team dedicated to delivering an outstanding candidate experience across all regions.

• Collaborate Across the Business:

Partner with across global Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders to align recruiting practices with company values and strategic priorities.

• Enhance Our Employer Brand:

Work with Marketing and People teams to tell SIE’s story as an employer of choice through authentic and engaging candidate interactions.

• Drive Process Excellence:

Use data and insights to identify improvements, implement new tools, and streamline workflows to ensure efficiency and transparency.

• Champion Inclusion and Belonging:

Ensure all candidate experiences reflect our global commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for every individual.

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker with a passion for people, process, and storytelling.

• Experienced in leading candidate experience, early career, and employer branding in a global, fast-paced organization.

• Skilled at building relationships with senior leaders and influencing cross-functional teams.

• Data-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Comfortable leading global projects and implementing scalable programs.

• Enthusiastic about innovation, technology, and creating experiences that delight candidates and hiring teams alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, candidate experience, or HR leadership roles.

• Proven success designing and executing candidate experience strategies at scale.

• Global experience in entertainment, technology, or creative industries preferred.

• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$177,500 - $266,300 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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