Senior Manager, HR Compliance - Americas

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking an experienced and collaborative Regional Security Manager to lead physical security operations across the Americas (AMER) region. Reporting to the Director, Global Security Operations, this role will oversee a team responsible for regional security programs, incident response, crisis support, and operational readiness across SIE offices, studios, and events. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across a global organization. This position plays a key role in helping create safe, secure, and resilient environments for employees, visitors, and business operations. WHAT YOU’LL DO Regional Security Leadership * Lead and support a regional team of security professionals across the AMER region. * Partner with global security teams to help maintain consistent standards, processes, and operational practices. * Contribute to the development and execution of regional security strategies aligned with business priorities. * Use metrics and operational insights to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. * Support budget planning, resource management, and vendor oversight within the security function. Physical Security Operations * Oversee physical security programs, policies, and procedures across offices and studio locations. * Conduct risk assessments and coordinate security reviews to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen site security and emergency preparedness. * Manage third-party security providers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational expectations. * Provide guidance and operational support to regional sites on security best practices and compliance. Incident & Crisis Response * Lead or support responses to workplace security incidents and safety-related matters. * Partner closely with Workplace, Legal, HR/People, and other teams to support investigations and incident management. * Prepare clear documentation, reporting, and recommendations following incidents or security reviews. * Support emergency planning activities, tabletop exercises, and preparedness initiatives. * Coordinate response efforts during significant incidents impacting employees, facilities, or operations. Event Security * Support security planning and operational readiness for PlayStation events, activations, and executive engagements. * Conduct event-related risk assessments and coordinate appropriate security measures. * Provide on-site leadership and incident management support during key regional events. Collaboration & Communication * Build strong partnerships with teams across HR, IT, Workplace, Legal, and other business functions. * Communicate regularly with leadership regarding security priorities, risks, and operational updates. * Maintain relationships with industry peers, security organizations, and external partners to stay informed on emerging trends and best practices. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 8+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security operations, investigations, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or a related field. * Demonstrated experience managing security initiatives across multiple locations or regions. * Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching and team development. * Ability to assess complex situations, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively during incidents. * Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams and functions. * Experience managing vendors, contractors, or third-party security providers. * Familiarity with crisis management, emergency response, and event security operations. * Flexibility to support occasional evening/weekend work and regional travel as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in technology, gaming, entertainment, or other fast-paced global organizations. * Industry certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or similar credentials. * Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience. Location: This position can be based in one of our California offices, including San Mateo, San Diego, Aliso Viejo, or Los Angeles. *Hybrid role with an expectation to work in-office on average 2 days per week     #LI-GM1   At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.  In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here [https://careers.playstation.com/benefits] to learn more.   The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $150,700—$226,100 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/] for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.  Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Description Position at LeoVegas Group ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager based in Stockholm to develop and implement the global payroll strategy across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Malta, Colombia, Poland, the UK, Gibraltar, and the USA. This is both a strategic and hands-on operational leadership role. The successful candidate will develop a professional global payroll function, create the operating model, strengthen governance and controls, and ensure payroll is scalable, compliant and aligned with HR and Finance in a large global company. Alongside developing and implementing the global payroll strategy, the role will provide hands-on operational oversight of payroll delivery across all countries in scope, including direct payroll delivery for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. The role will also review payroll vendors, oversee HR Payroll Coordinators, own global payroll reporting and data governance, and deliver accurate, compliant, and insight-led payroll across a complex international environment. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Global Payroll Operations: Lead timely, compliant end-to-end payroll across 12 countries (including the Americas and Europe), maintaining hands-on delivery for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Operating Model & Governance: Establish a standardized global operating model with clear payroll calendars, approval workflows, documentation, and senior escalation protocols. Assurance & Controls: Design and embed a robust payroll assurance framework covering variance analysis, data reconciliations, exception reporting, and control testing. Compliance & Audit Ownership: Ensure strict compliance with local tax, pension, and statutory laws; monitor regulatory changes and lead all payroll audits and year-end processes. Vendor Governance: Own international vendor performance, managing service level agreements (SLAs), compliance obligations, issue resolution, and operational handoffs with HR and Finance. Data Integrity & Architecture: Maintain the global payroll data dictionary ensuring consistency and system integrations across HR, finance, and vendor platforms to safeguard data quality. Strategic Reporting & Insights: Own global reporting on payroll costs, headcount, and FTEs to drive variance analysis, budgeting, and workforce planning for senior leadership. Function Build & Transformation: Modernize and scale the global payroll function by harmonizing cross-border workflows, driving automation, and supporting vendor or system transitions. OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: ESSENTIAL SKILLS Senior Payroll Leadership: Significant experience of complex, multi-country payroll functions in a global matrix organization. Function Build & Governance: Proven track record of designing global operating models, establishing controls, documenting workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: Deep technical expertise in payroll assurance, statutory tax, pensions, social security, and audit readiness across multiple countries. Vendor Management: Strong experience managing international payroll vendors, enforcing SLAs, resolving escalations, and ensuring compliant delivery. Stakeholder Influence: Ability to build credibility and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership. Data & Analytics Capability: Advanced capability in managing global payroll data dictionaries, pay codes, payroll cost reporting, variance analysis, and FTE/headcount dashboards. Systems Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience utilizing HRIS and payroll platforms to align processes between HR and Finance. Diligence & Professional Judgment: High level of confidentiality and attention to detail, with the confidence to rigorously challenge vendor outputs and control weaknesses. NICE TO HAVES Experience with payroll transformation, vendor transitions, or payroll system integration. Experience of global mobility, international assignments, shadow payrolls and compliance requirements. Knowledge of GDPR and international payroll data privacy requirements. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboarding tools. WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 18 offices worldwide. BENEFITS Hybrid work policy 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply) 30 annual vacation days Occupational Pension 5,000 SEK wellness contribution annually Parental Leave Top-Up Possibility to enrol in a private health care insurance for both you and your partner 1,500 SEK equipment allowance Benify - benefits portal with many offers and discounts JOIN US! In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen! Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar! **As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**