Full-Time
Human Resources Operations Analyst
Posted on 10/1/2025
Sony Music Entertainment
5,001-10,000 employees
Global music label managing artists' royalties
No salary listed
London, UK
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- Ideally 2 years of relevant commercial experience in a similar HR operations/systems role
- Excellent Excel skills, with ability to create advanced formulas and formatting
- Proven experience and interest in designing, developing and implementing new tools, systems
- Confident user of Power BI or other programming methods
- Curiosity and confidence in exploring new ways of doing things and experimenting with new technologies
- Proficiency in accurate and timely HRIS administration
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and both day to day workload and projects simultaneously
- Proven analytical & reporting skills, with ability to identify trends and provide insights
- Process & project management skills, with experience in process improvement, system rollouts and project delivery
- Strong attention to detail
- Clear empathetic communications skills, ability to explore and unpick challenges and design solutions that meet those needs
- Problem-solving mindset: adaptable and open to change
- High standards of professionalism and accountability when handling sensitive information and people data
- Ideally with experience handling payroll information
- Interest in digital transformation or automation in HR processes
- Ownership of all people data entry on HRIS, payroll and IT systems, regularly auditing and providing adhoc reports
- Designing and implementing new data integrity processes to ensure accurate and live information is held
- Utilising Power BI to create new data management tools
- Streamline and design a process for managing visa and fixed-term contract end dates
- Highlighting expiry and ensuring all actions taken before deadline
- Maintain and update HRIS records and HR policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation
- Analysing and circulating key employee insight reports - including turnover, absence, holiday and company diversity data with BPs, highlighting key trends and changes across multiple data sources
- Lead audits and compliance reporting to meet Sony Corp requirements (including working hours and absence quarterly reports)
- Design and manage a freelance contracts management tool, to record and monitor freelance workers. Utilising existing programming tools like Power BI
- Onboarding: Carry out right-to-work checks, draft contracts, coordinate IT set-up, and manage documentation. Create employee files, update payroll trackers and organisation charts. Prepare welcome packs and ensure every joiner has a strong start, reflecting our Creator First and Elevate Each Other values.
- Thoroughly review all starter paperwork and contracts and ensure information is captured accurately on HRIS, Payroll and files, flagging any discrepancies or anomalies to reward teams
- Off-boarding: Manage resignations with transparency and care, draft leaver documentation, process holiday and payroll calculations, and coordinate IT off-boarding. Partner with HR Advisor to schedule exit interviews promptly. Ensure smooth transitions while preserving employee dignity
- Payroll: maintain payroll trackers, run monthly people data reports (starters, leavers, deals, parental leave, position changes), and ensure accurate reconciliations. Design new payroll checking tools and processes to enhance accuracy
- Pay Review: Audit HR data and prepare data for manager communication
- Org Charts & Systems: Update organisational charts and emergency notification systems, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Research and design more efficient ways of maintaining or developing how these are done
- Health & Safety: Track and manage hearing tests, ensuring employee wellbeing is prioritised
- Global Mobility: Support visa processes, salary benchmarking, and sponsorship administration with transparency and integrity
- Provide benchmarking support for projects, fuelling excellence in how we compare and grow
- Manage and optimise HR software tools, supporting digital transformation initiatives to imagine more and drive efficiency
- Create and maintain process documents, ensuring clarity and consistency
- Oversee HRIS administration (job codes, reporting lines, position changes deal contracts), lead on UKG audits, and implement system updates
- Be the UK point person for the US system teams for all UKG changes, escalating and feeding back on UK system needs
- Manage contracts and extensions data on payroll and in systems, keeping records up to date. Highlight end dates to HR Advisor and Business Partners for prompt action and ensure completed documentation ahead of payroll deadlines
- Produce reports on salary comparators, promotion rates, progression, and diversity metrics to support workforce planning
- Support business partners in creating, updating and designing intuitive and user-friendly documents, with a particular focus on excel sheets, and tools
- Analyse data to identify trends and provide insights that fuel excellence and guide decision making
- Conduct HR data audits to ensure integrity and reliability
- Support local and global initiatives, with a focus on new system rollouts
- Lead process reviews to streamline workflows, automate where possible, and continuously improve ways of working
- Bring curiosity and adaptability to every project, helping the team to imagine more and positively disrupt existing processes
- Partner with wider HR, Finance, IT, and Legal teams to ensure seamless, compliant operations
- Work with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams on contracts, logistics, and training support, fostering collaboration to elevate each other
- Support on vendor relationships with external providers and consultants, ensuring accountability and responsible delivery
- Experience handling payroll information
- Global Mobility or visa processes experience
- Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms in a UK context
- Advanced Excel skills or VBA experience
Sony Music Entertainment develops, promotes, and monetizes musical talent while handling music rights and royalties on a global scale. It earns revenue from music sales (physical, digital, and streaming), licensing for film and advertising, live performances, and managing artists' royalties, plus an Artist Portal that shows royalty analytics. Its edge comes from diversified revenue streams, direct artist support, and transparent earnings management that helps artists plan their careers. Its goal is to be a global partner for artists, expanding talent reach and ensuring fair compensation.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$700M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1929
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recognition Music Group acquisition adds 45,000 songs across 145 catalogs.[1]
- Japan festival venture positions Sony for Asian live-music growth by 2027.[1]
- Epic Records leadership continuity under Ezekiel Lewis supports artist development and execution.[1]
What critics are saying
- Recognition pricing near $4 billion risks margin compression if catalog returns weaken.[1]
- Japan's NINE BY NINE may underdeliver if 2027 festivals disappoint consumers.[1]
- Concentrated exposure to Bieber, Neil Young, and similar catalogs increases royalty volatility.[1]
What makes Sony Music Entertainment unique
- Sony combines recorded music, publishing, and artist services globally.[1][2]
- Sony backs catalog deals with GIC, scaling acquisitions without overextending balance sheet.[1]
- Sony uses local joint ventures, like Two Sides and NINE BY NINE.[1]
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↑ 2%Music deals - Week 23, 2026. 3 hours ago June 2, 2026 These are some of the music deals announced in the past weeks: Sony Music Group, through its music publishing division Sony Music Publishing, has acquired the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group, formerly known as Hipgnosis, from funds managed by investment firm Blackstone. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is in partnership with the investment venture between GIC and Sony Music Group announced earlier this year. The venture is focused on acquiring and... A paid subscription is required to read more. Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE. Related Topics: Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard's sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).
Sony Music and UMG unite in Japan with 'NINE BY NINE' festival venture. The company's first festival is slated for 2027, though details around location, lineup and investment scale have yet to be disclosed. Musicbusinessworldwide.com In a rare show of alignment between two global rivals, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have launched a joint venture in Japan aimed at scaling live music experiences across Asia. The new Tokyo-based company, NINE BY NINE Inc., was officially established on April 1 and will focus on producing music festivals while supporting the international expansion of Japanese artists. Headquartered in Shibuya, the venture will be led by Ichiro Tamaki of Universal Music Japan as President, alongside Sony Music's Hidehiko Otani as Vice President. The partnership stands out in an industry typically defined by competition, particularly in Japan, one of the world's largest and most tightly contested music markets. But both companies are betting on a shared opportunity: the accelerating global demand for Japanese music and culture. In a joint statement, Sony Music and UMG pointed to the rising international visibility of Japanese artists, fueled by anime, social media and increasing outbound touring activity. At the same time, inbound tourism tied to live music experiences has grown, creating new demand for large-scale events. By combining their global networks, infrastructure and market expertise, the two majors aim to create high-impact live events that connect regional audiences with Japanese talent, while also building pathways for those artists to break internationally. The company's first festival is slated for 2027, though details around location, lineup and investment scale have yet to be disclosed. The move reflects a broader shift in how major labels are approaching global growth. Rather than relying solely on recorded music and streaming, companies are increasingly investing in live experiences and cross-market collaborations to build cultural momentum.
Sony Music and UMG form NINE BY NINE music festivals joint venture in Japan. April 9, 2026 Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have established a joint venture in Tokyo aimed at producing music festivals across Asia. The new company called NINE BY NINE Inc. was established on April 1, 2026, and is headquartered in Shibuya. Ichiro Tamaki of Universal Music Japan, was named President of the joint venture, while Sony Music's Hidehiko Otani was named Vice President. They both serve as Representative Directors. NINE BY NINE will engage in planning and production of music festivals in Asia, and supporting Japanese artists seeking to expand internationally, according to a joint announcement. The partnership is an unusual one as both Sony Music and Universal Music are fierce competitors for artist and market share in Japan and globally. In a joint statement, the companies highlighted the increasing global attention for Japanese music, driven by Japanese anime and social media, as well as the success of overseas tours by Japanese artists. "With inbound tourism focused on music experiences also thriving, the importance of platforms for showcasing the Japanese music scene to a global audience is increasing," they said. "SME and UM have established a new company, NINE BY NINE, to combine the knowledge, expertise, and global networks that both companies have cultivated over many years in the entertainment field, and to jointly host Japanese music festivals, primarily in the Asian region." Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group "Against this backdrop of changing market conditions, SME and UM have established a new company, NINE BY NINE, to combine the knowledge, expertise, and global networks that both companies have cultivated over many years in the entertainment field, and to jointly host Japanese music festivals, primarily in the Asian region." NINE BY NINE's first event is scheduled for 2027, although the companies have not announced a location or the artists involved. Sony Music and UMG also didn't disclose the ownership split between the two companies, or their planned scale of investment. The companies said: "By developing high-quality live experiences and effective promotions, primarily in the Asian region, we will create opportunities for local fans to connect with Japanese artists and support the long-term success of Japanese music." They also hinted at plans to promote the expansion of partnerships with other companies. Sony Music's Japan office is led by President and CEO Atsuhiro Iwakami, while UMG's Tokyo office is led by President and CEO Naoshi Fujikura. Both Sony Music and UMG have sharpened their focus on the Japanese market in recent years. Sony Music, whose parent company Sony Group is headquartered in Japan, had indicated plans to bring Japanese-language music to global audiences. In an exclusive World Leaders interview, Manubu Tsujino, Representative Director & President, Sony Music Labels, told MBW in 2024: "We have long believed that for Japanese music to make its way into the global market... The global strategy for Japanese music has just begun. I believe that rather than focusing on a one or two-year perspective, we need to aim for a five or 10-year outlook." In 2025, UMG's Fujikura told MBW in a separate World Leaders interview: "We have focused on creating a company that through working together, has been able to help lead and accelerate change in Japanese music culture and fan consumption." "We have done it, we are doing it, and we will continue to do it in Japan, but we also have expanded our horizons and our ambitions. That is why we want to make global stars from Japan, so people outside can also discover our artists, and enjoy their music as well." Music Business Worldwide
NSYNC choreographer sues Sony over Deadpool's 'Bye Bye Bye' dance in Fortnite. Published Apr 6, 2026, 4:06 AM EDT Vaspaan Dastoor is a News Editor for TheGamer. He has been in the industry since 2017, previously working as the senior editor at IGN India and in the advertising world before that. While international games news is his forte, he loves telling the world about India's growth in the industry. He loves scouring the depths of the internet for niche or community-focused news, and always attempts to make you laugh along the way. With a weird affinity for top-down perspectives, the likes of Diablo, Baldur's Gate 3, and The Ascent all make Vaspaan's list. However, he's also an avid fan of the Mortal Kombat series, to the extent that he even liked the 3D games. Remember the intro for Deadpool & Wolverine, where the former slices through enemies while dancing to NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye'? Well, it turns out that the original choreographer who came up with the dance isn't too happy that the dance eventually made its way from Sony Music to a Marvel property, and eventually into Fortnite. Choreographer Darrin Henson has sued Sony for alleged unauthorized use of the dance, which featured in the movies, and now as an emote in Fortnite. The lawsuit, which was filed on March 27 says that Sony did not have the authority to license his dance out to other properties. Check The Bye Bye Bye laws. As reported by Billboard (via Insider Gaming), the lawsuit filed by Henson against Sony Music Holdings alleges that it didn't have permission to license out the dance to Marvel and Fortnite. "The reality is that the work belongs to Henson, and to obtain full acknowledgment of his ownership and a complete transfer of all monies earned by SME and its licensees, the plaintiff must seek declaratory relief from the court," says the lawsuit. It went on to state that the dance first appeared at the 1999 Radio Music Awards, where NSYNC performed. Henson even won the MTV Video Music Award for his choreography in 2000. While Epic Games isn't named in the lawsuit itself, it mentions that Sony wasn't authorized to license the dance. Epic removed the Peacemaker dance, altered it, then brought it back. Oct 8, 2025 The Bye Bye Bye emote was added to Fortnite in September 2024, but was only available in the game's store for four days. With this new development, it seems unlikely that the dance will return to the game. Fortnite itself hasn't been doing too well, according to Epic Games. Not only did it increase the price of V-Bucks to be able to "pay the bills", but it also recently let go of over 1,000 staff members, including the likes of Jonesy creator, Vitaliy Naymushin. You wouldn't expect the developer of Fortnite to be struggling, but that's just the current state of the industry. * OpenCritic Reviews - Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 94% * Released - September 26, 2017 * ESRB - T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact * Developer(s) - Epic Games * Publisher(s) - Epic Games * Engine - Unreal Engine 5 * Genre(s) - Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
Ibibo and Sony BMG tie-up for 'raaz - The mystery continues' By Bollywood Hungama - December 24, 2008 - 12:00 AM IST Sony BMG has partnered with ibibo.com to launch an application for the movie RAAZ - THE MYSTERY CONTINUES. The RTMC application on ibibo offers, for the first time in India, an opportunity for the audiences to Karaoke to the tracks of the movie and that too sing straight from their mobiles. The application also treats users to the latest music of RAAZ - THE MYSTERY CONTINUES. Users can register and sample exclusive RTMC videos, trailers, befriend the cast and crew, send exclusive RTMC eCards and eGifts to their ibibo friends. Besides singing to RTMC tracks and joining the RTMC fan club, budding film-makers and directors are invited to upload 2 to 3-minute videos, shot on a handy cam, mobile camera or a digicam, based on a supernatural or freaky theme and get a chance to spend a day with Mohit Suri, director of RTMC and get to learn the art of film-making.