Sr. Talent Attraction Manager, Candidate Experience

Sony Interactive Entertainment•San Mateo, CA

65d

About The Position

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. Sr. Talent Attraction Manager, Candidate Experience Greater Bay Area or Southern California 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.