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Human Resources (HR) Manager-(Hoffman Estates, IL)
3 years ago
This role will begin as a Work From Home position, but once COVID restrictions are lifted, it will transition to being 70% on-site in the Hoffman Estates, Illinois studio and 30% WFH or travel.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
The video games industry represents the pinnacle of interactive digital content. At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. We aim to become the “go-to” provider of technical services. By working as their external development partner, we enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In doing so, we enable our clients who are operating in complex and fast moving environments to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating and monetizing the most engaging experiences. We are trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.
HIGH VOLTAGE STUDIO:
High Voltage Software is a world-class, award-winning game developer with over 25 years’ experience. From first-person shooters to collectible card games to platformers- if you can dream it, we can make it. High Voltage prides itself on creating high-quality interactive content and crafting immersive experiences that take players to unimaginable worlds. Creating these worlds requires a massive amount of talent from design, art, audio, and engineering. Everyone at High Voltage is a contributor and collaborator. Combining outside the box problem solving with an efficient and proven production process, our diverse workplace culture allows us to create unique and rich experiences for players all over the globe.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The HR Manager will be joining a global team of highly dedicated professionals providing world class service to the video games industry internationally. The ideal candidate would be an accomplished HR professional with demonstrated success in a variety of HR functions. Direct experience of the video games market would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who can support Studio Managers, first level managers and employees seeking guidance on people and business related topics. The successful candidate will deliver a full spectrum of HR deliverables that align with the businesses' strategic goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This is not an exhaustive list of functions, responsibilities may vary dependent on the need of the role and changing business environment.
- Implement HR procedures, policies, and best practices
- Serve as an advisor and confidante to business leaders, helping them navigate the complexity of building, retaining and growing their teams.
- Heavy employee relations experience with ability to create and implement sustainable solutions
- Identify and aggregate training needs within the business, region, or geography supported; you develop implementation plans to address the training needs identified, and partner with peer HR disciplines in developing and coordinating respective trainings as needed.
- Assess the human resources needs in areas such as performance management, employee relations, compensation, career development and leadership
- Build the systems that ensure employee happiness, career growth, and retention.
- Act as liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations.
- Partner with leaders to align HR deliverables with business strategy, which includes bringing best practice and external perspectives to strategic and operational business discussions and people management decision-making
- Lead the communication and rollout of HR programs and projects.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned which may include cross-team initiatives across all U.S. locations.
- Integrated part of the HR US & LATAM Region team; reports to the Regional HR Head
- Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
This role will begin as a Work From Home position, but once COVID restrictions are lifted, it will transition to being 70% on-site in the Hoffman Estates, Illinois studio and 30% WFH or travel.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and a meticulous attention to detail
- Self-motivated with high energy and a willingness to learn and adapt
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expert in Excel and proficient in other MS Office programs. HRIS system skills and experience
- Expert knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Ability to develop positive working relationships across all levels and functions.
- Proven track record of positively influencing teams and their leaders.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, and constantly changing environment.
- Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines.
- Able to work across National and International time zones.
- Able to travel up to 30%, work remotely and on various sites as needed.
- People oriented and results driven
- Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS degree or the equivalent in experience.
- 5+ years of HR Leadership and/or HRBP experience, preferably from a multi-state environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
- 401K w/ company match
- Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
- Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
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