Director of Human Resources
Job Summary
Job Description
The Director of Human Resources will manage the company's HR plans, supporting the mission and strategy of the People and Culture department. Key responsibilities include developing strategic HR plans, implementing performance and change management, ensuring compliance, and analyzing HR operations. This role involves fostering partnerships between management and employees, overseeing the employee lifecycle, and leading negotiations with HR consultancy agencies. The director will also manage the HR department's goals, objectives, systems, and budget, contributing to a vibrant gaming culture.
Must have:
- Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)
- Develop plans for organizational growth structure
- Develop and implement performance/change management plans
- Decide and act on initiatives for equal opportunity, diversity, etc.
- Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations
- Ensure all procedures comply with regulations and best practices
- Analyze the effectiveness of HR operations and policies
- Re-engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency
- Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs
- Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees
- Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring
- Provide proactive support, coaching and consultation in the development and implementation of key business and HR objectives and initiatives that affect human capital management and development, improve organizational performance, managerial and organizational capabilities.
- Act as point of contact and coordinate all disciplinary and grievance queries.
- Partner with management to explain and illustrate various HR policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
- Ensure accurate employee records maintenance
- Drive end to end employee life cycle management from onboarding to offboarding
- Lead negotiations with relevant HR consultancy agencies such as benefits and insurance companies
- Plan, organize, and control activities and actions of the HR department including oversight of department goals, objectives, systems and budget
Good to have:
- Certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) is a plus
- MSc/MA/MBA is preferable
Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Competitive 401k Retirement Plan Match
- Excellent Paid Time off
- Free Game Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Monthly Company Celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health care FSA
- Daycare FSA
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- 10 paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Holiday Parties and other celebration
- Employee Product Purchase Program
- Company Swag & Clothing
- Access to industry events and conferences
12 skills required
Job Details
Job Description
Position Title: Director of Human Resources
Studio/Department: Human Resources
Employee Type: Full Time, Regular
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000, pay may vary on location.
ABOUT OUR STUDIO
Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.
The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.
Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing the company's HR plans in ways that support our mission and overall strategy in the People and Culture department at San Diego. This position will be responsible for:
- Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)
- Develop plans for organizational growth structure
- Develop and implement performance/change management plans
- Decide and act on initiatives for equal opportunity, diversity, etc.
- Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations
- Ensure all procedures comply with regulations and best practices
- Analyze the effectiveness of HR operations and policies
- Re-engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency
- Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs
- Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees
- Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring
- Provide proactive support, coaching and consultation in the development and implementation of key business and HR objectives and initiatives that affect human capital management and development, improve organizational performance, managerial and organizational capabilities.
- Act as point of contact and coordinate all disciplinary and grievance queries.
- Partner with management to explain and illustrate various HR policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
- Ensure accurate employee records maintenance
- Drive end to end employee life cycle management from onboarding to offboarding
- Lead negotiations with relevant HR consultancy agencies such as benefits and insurance companies
- Plan, organize, and control activities and actions of the HR department including oversight of department goals, objectives, systems and budget
What craft expertise you'll have:
- Experience with performance/change management
- Experience managing and administering HRIS, ATS systems and maintaining HR intranet
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HR / OD consulting / counselling, leadership, coaching, facilitation, project management, labor relations, grievance management, and employment law
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation
- Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment etc.)
- Tools/Technology /Knowledge
- Aptitude in communicating and public speaking
Other Criteria
- Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification...
- BSc/BA in business, HR, social sciences or related field; MSc/MA/MBA is preferable
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience including 5+ years in HR management at companies with over 100 employees
- Certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) is a plus
- Additionally, you should possess
- Strong communication
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Well-organized with excellent leadership qualities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint functionalities
We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!
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About The Company
Make your mark at Daybreak Games and take your place in games history! Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, Lord of the Rings Online, & Dungeons & Dragons Online.
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