Director of People Operations and Talent

Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.

At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.

Life @ Skillz

• Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we’re not just building products—we’re creating value and making a difference in the world. Collaboration, ownership, and passion fuel everything we do.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes Insurance coverage for medical expenses for both you and your family [Spouse, Children and Parents]. Additionally, take advantage of tax benefit options Flexi benefits, PF & NPS.
• Perks: We believe in enhancing your work experience. We offer competitive paid time off, company Holidays plus year-end holiday shutdown to reset and recharge. Unused paid leaves are encashable at the end of service. Stay energized with daily meal reimbursements and enjoy free snacks at the office. Twice a month, step away from your screen and connect with your squad through fun team activities like happy hours, bowling, escape rooms, movie nights, and more. Work hard, play harder!

Why Skillz?

• Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition: Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL, T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events like the Game Developer Conference (GDC). Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all.
• Impact Beyond Gaming: Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more. By participating in Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about.
• Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
• Talent Magnet: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. Our team includes experts from Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, and more.

The Future of Gaming Awaits!

The gaming industry is larger than movies, music, and books combined, with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide. Mobile gaming, in particular, is the fastest-growing segment, projected to reach $300 billion by 2025. At Skillz, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of People Operations and Talent to lead and grow our People function in Bangalore. You’ll play a critical role in building scalable People processes, driving recruitment excellence, and enhancing the overall employee experience in alignment with regional needs and global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all People Operations activities for the Bangalore office, including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, compliance, and offboarding.
• Partner with executive leadership to define organizational structures, workforce plans, and People strategies that align with business goals.
• Drive end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and execution in partnership with recruiting teams, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective hiring.
• Localize global People policies and processes to ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and alignment with cultural expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and retention through thoughtful programs, manager enablement, and data-driven initiatives.
• Develop and implement scalable, well-documented HR processes and systems to support a growing regional team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global People teams to ensure consistent experiences while honoring regional needs.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and team leaders on performance, employee relations, and team development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or Talent leadership roles, with regional or global exposure.
• Proven track record of building and leading People functions in high-growth or fast-paced environments.
• Deep understanding of Indian labor laws, HR compliance, and local employment practices.
• Ability to think strategically while also executing hands-on projects and improvements.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with executive stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Experience in scaling People programs, improving hiring quality, and reducing attrition.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with modern HR systems and tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Confluence, BambooHR) is a plus.

Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!

Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!