Executive Search

Executive Search Contract to Permanent Role

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is a global leader in video games and digital entertainment, renowned for creating the iconic PlayStation® consoles, critically acclaimed games, and innovative services that captivate millions of fans worldwide. Since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994, we have been at the forefront of merging creativity with cutting-edge technology to deliver unforgettable experiences that ignite the imagination.

Joining SIE means becoming part of a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative team where creativity thrives. We foster an inclusive and supportive culture, ensuring that every team member feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to excel in their role and contribute to the next generation of entertainment.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced professional who can provide executive search services to our internal key stakeholders. After a successful probationary period, demonstrating the requirements of the role, the contractor can be converted to a full-time employment status.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage executive search from strategy creation to offer and negotiation, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process.
• Can effectively strategize and execute against a confidential search request, maintaining discretion while also attracting and engaging the right talent.
• Work collaboratively and prioritize inclusiveness in all daily activities.
• Partner with key stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and specific requirements for executive roles across the organization.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to identify and attract top-tier talent, utilizing market intelligence and competitive data.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments, including in-depth interviews and evaluations of skills, experience, and cultural fit, while exhibiting a strong executive presence.
• Construct market/talent maps when needed to visually articulate information about the labor market, a specific role, talent pools, competitors, and passive talent, or to identify market trends.
• Identify and integrate data sets and leverage outcomes to communicate supply/demand and search strategy. 
• Build and maintain a strong network of HR professionals and industry contacts to source potential candidates and stay informed about market trends.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to clients throughout the recruitment process, including candidate presentation, interview coordination, and offer negotiation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality service and exceptional client and candidate satisfaction.
• Enhance search operations process and drive improvements to candidate experience.
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices in executive search and human resources.
• Quickly synthesize information across various business functions within the organization or within a business vertical to understand the broad array of role scopes and candidate profiles.
• Value strong and direct communication styles, and exhibit the ability to receive and respond professionally to feedback.

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience with a focus on executive level candidate generation in a complex and competitive market
• 5+ years proven ability advising and influencing executive leadership
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Preferred Qualifications
• Executive recruiting experience in either a blue-chip, global in-house executive search team, or a top executive search firm
• Well-established network of C-suite and senior-level professionals.
• Demonstrate a history of filling executive roles.
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition functions, trends, and best practices.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and address clients' strategic objectives.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ability to stay organized and focused while managing fast-paced timelines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates at the senior executive level.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple search engagements simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Deep understanding of executive compensation, annual vested equity, and target equity and the differences between them creating a clear picture of walkway value.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate strong analytical thinking process.
• Hires and develops great people
• Experience in executive compensation, total rewards, relocation packages and employment/non-compete agreements
• Experience working with a global organization and across geographic locations
• Relentlessly high standards
• Thinks strategically and stays on top of tactical execution
  
  • Critical Success Factors In This Role
  • Tact & High Judgment – possess the EQ necessary to know when to apply the right pressure and persuasion on prospects/candidates and hiring managers, and when to take a lighter approach
  • Self-assured – a professional who is not easily thrown, is able to think on their feet, exhibit maturity, and execute highly confidential searches with senior leadership
  • Outgoing and Personable – a desire and aptitude to interact with a variety of individuals, both within and outside the organization, to build and expand a network of valued contacts
  • Resilience and Resourcefulness – the drive and perseverance vital to achieve results and maintain a high bar for talent
  • Ambiguity Tolerance – a level of comfort and confidence to begin search execution with limited data, and build the foundation of information through research and intellectual curiosity, creatively using SMEs and knowledge partners to ensure successful strategy and execution
  • Learning Agility – possess the ability to learn new technology and product domains, and then quickly understand and apply this knowledge into effective search strategiesCommunication – a compelling communicator who can optimally engage executive partners, and articulate sophisticated arguments in a polished and professional mannerCan perform external talent mapping and market mapping exercises.

This is a full-time remote position, offering competitive pay and top-tier benefits such as 12 paid holidays, wellness services, student loan repayment assistance, 401K, and much, much more. Travel requirements to our corporate office in San Mateo could be four to six times per year.