Who We Are:
We’re Sandbox VR, the most advanced virtual reality experience in the world. Our mission is to bring people closer together through world-class immersive experiences. When guests step into one of our stores, our full-body motion tracking gear and Hollywood motion capture cameras make them the stars of their own movies. Groups freely roam our large-open “holodecks” together, relying on each other to succeed in social experiences. Whether it’s venturing into space, battling on the high seas, or surviving a zombie apocalypse, our experiences take our guests on a journey they won’t forget!
Since launching in 2017, we’ve become the location-based VR industry leader. As we continue to expand globally, there’s never been a better time to join the Sandbox VR team. We take pride in the relationships we are building within our communities by providing world-class experiences for our guests and our employees. Here, we value humility and have built a collaborative environment, ensuring that our guests, and our teammates all win collectively. If this sounds interesting to you, we’d love you to join us, as we build the future of entertainment.
The Sandbox VR People Team is comprised of three major functional areas, People Ops & Systems, Centers of Excellence, and our Business Partners. You’ll be a part of our Business Partner function, serving as a vital liaison between the People Team and the business, playing a role that is pivotal in supporting our people and driving business outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing:
Act as a tactical partner to business stakeholders as it relates to key initiatives and proactively mitigate legal and compliance risks, investigating and addressing employee relations concerns effectively.
Actively execute and make informed decisions within established policies, enhancing employee experience by creating solutions within existing frameworks.
Participate in organizational design conversations to streamline and implement new department structures, roles and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support rapidly shifting business demands (role re-purposing, restructures, joint venture integrations, etc.)
Act as the subject matter expert for FMLA, CFRA, state protected and personal leaves, managing precise tracking, eligibility determinations, and return-to-work timelines.
Manage reasonable accommodation and leave requests, coordinating with stakeholders to implement effective return-to-work and transitional work plans.
Coach employees on company policies, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
Develop close partnerships with functional teams to deliver integrated solutions to related needs.
Provide performance management guidance to management (counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.)
Find innovative ways for leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and efficiency.
Leverage metrics and analytics to inform strategies, measure progress against organizational goals.
Execute and identify change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and achieve desired business results that are sustainable over time.
Partner with People colleagues to identify key talent segments and pivotal roles.
Use employee lifecycle data to help the business make informed decisions about talent management strategies.
Conduct stay and exit interviews for store leadership, analyze trends, and recommend actionable solutions based on findings.
In partnership with the People Team's centers of expertise, lead and design specialized training programs where your expertise adds significant value.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures as needed.
What We Are Looking For:
Strong Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Confidence and Resilience: Managing unprecedented or challenging situations with a
proactive approach to finding solutions
People First Leadership: A strong passion for supporting people and leading with a
people-first mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
SHRM-CP or PHR a plus
Must be available to work standard west coast business hours
Benefits:
4% 401k match
Significant equity grants in a rapidly growing organization
Robust medical benefits
Full remote work from any of our currently approved US states
Generous internet & phone stipend
Flexible Time Off
Sandbox VR is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability,
gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace.
Skills Required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive approach to managing challenging situations and finding solutions
- People-first mindset and passion for supporting employees
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
- Availability to work standard West Coast business hours
What the Team is Saying
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Sandbox VR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Corporate and eligible roles are described as receiving day‑one medical, dental, and vision coverage, with mental health support included. Coverage is noted across regions such as the U.S., Hong Kong, and Vancouver for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after 90 days is available for qualifying U.S. roles. This provides a reliable savings component alongside salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate roles cite flexible or unlimited PTO, paid sick time and holidays, and roughly 12 weeks of parental leave for full‑time exempt roles. Many positions also note remote‑first flexibility that supports time away when needed.
Sandbox VR Insights
What We Do
We’re Sandbox VR, the most advanced virtual reality experience in the world. Our mission is to bring people closer together through world-class immersive experiences, and we’re looking for creative minds that are excited about innovating and orchestrating the growth of a new medium. Our location-based VR technology creates an action-packed social experience that thrills our millions of worldwide guests, and has taken the entertainment industry by storm, and we’re on a quest to push the boundaries of gaming to make the impossible our reality… because here, it’s possible. Sandbox VR is the future of entertainment. With over 66 global combined retail and franchise locations, the most advanced VR technology, premium AAA experiences developed in-house, and an exclusive Netflix collaboration, we’re the most successful and fastest growing location-based virtual reality company on the planet.
Why Work With Us
We’re Sandbox VR, and we’re the most advanced virtual reality experience in the world. With our Hollywood motion capture cameras, 3D body trackers, and haptic suits, we’re operating the next generation of cinemas - where our guests are the stars of their own movies!
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Sandbox VR Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our work model varies by region. Our Vancouver and Hong Kong offices operate on a hybrid schedule: working on-site Tuesday through Thursday and remotely on Monday and Friday. Our teams are onsite in stores, and all other regions operate fully remote.
