What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior People Partner, Product position at Sonos, Inc.?
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
This role is a hybrid position.
This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Santa Barbara, CA or Boston, MA office location to be in office 3 times per week.
As a Senior People Partner supporting our Product organization, you will play a key role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. You will partner closely with managers within the Product team, providing guidance, coaching, and support on a range of HR-related matters. Additionally, you will collaborate with the broader People team to implement initiatives and ensure consistency across the organization. This role requires a skilled professional experienced in managing complex client groups, navigating nuanced situations, and supporting business transformations.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Partnership & Influence
Basic Qualifications
Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:
$114,000 and $142,600
Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
This role is a hybrid position.
This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Santa Barbara, CA or Boston, MA office location to be in office 3 times per week.
As a Senior People Partner supporting our Product organization, you will play a key role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. You will partner closely with managers within the Product team, providing guidance, coaching, and support on a range of HR-related matters. Additionally, you will collaborate with the broader People team to implement initiatives and ensure consistency across the organization. This role requires a skilled professional experienced in managing complex client groups, navigating nuanced situations, and supporting business transformations.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Partnership & Influence
- Serve as a trusted advisor and coach for specific segments of the Product organization, building strong relationships with managers and providing confidential guidance.
- Partner with managers to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies, collaborating with People Partner leadership and leveraging existing Sonos solutions.
- Support change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions for employees and managers in partnership with the People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Partner Leadership.
- Provide people guidance and coaching to managers and employees within assigned client groups.
- Support communication strategies in partnership with the business on People policies and company-wide updates.
- Coach managers on performance management processes, including performance improvement plans (PIPs), and collaborate on retention and development strategies.
- Address resourcing questions related to backfills, leaves of absence, and other workforce gaps in collaboration with Talent Acquisition, using consistent templates and processes.
- Support internal mobility and hiring efforts within the Product organization.
- Apply knowledge of employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
- Utilize data and metrics to identify opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance organizational health.
- Partner with People COEs on major People initiatives, ensuring business context informs implementation and adoption.
- Collaborate with the People Operations team and shared services to manage routine tasks, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Prioritize multiple projects and client needs, proactively addressing challenges to ensure successful execution.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and collaborate with the Employee Relations team as necessary.
- Communicate effectively with leaders, managers, and employees across all levels of the organization.
Basic Qualifications
- 8 years experience as a People Partner or HR Business Partner with exposure to all core HR functions.
- Strong understanding of HR operations, legal compliance, and best practices.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
- Demonstrated ability to support large, diverse client groups with strategic HR guidance.
- Business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to business priorities.
- Strong communication skills with experience in coaching, facilitating discussions, and influencing decision-making.
- Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on effective execution and continuous improvement.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of the Product organization’s strategies, priorities, and operations.
- Communication: Ability to tailor messages for different audiences and influence effectively.
- HR Expertise & Compliance: Strong knowledge of HR principles, legal compliance, and best practices.
- Operational Excellence: Capability to manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Problem Solving & Adaptability: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:
$114,000 and $142,600
Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
- An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
- 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
- Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- 12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy
- Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
- A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Salary : $114,000 - $142,600
