Director, Organizational Development and Culture

Location:

North America - Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, Seattle)

Southern California (Los Angeles and Orange County Metro), Texas (Austin)

Role Overview:

As the Director of Organizational Development and Culture at NetEase Group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing a positive and innovative work environment with our studios and supporting business departments in North America and Europe. This role is instrumental in driving organizational effectiveness, fostering a strong company culture, and ensuring the development and growth of our talented and innovative teams. As a key member of the Global HRBP & COE team, you will collaborate closely with studio heads and department leaders to align organizational strategies with our overall business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of organizational development strategies to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and agility across studios and relevant supporting business departments in NetEase.
• Conduct organizational assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to address gaps.
• Anticipate organizational change and proactively provide frameworks for change management towards business goals.
• Develop, promote, and maintain a positive and inclusive organizational culture that prioritizes the studios’ values and mission.
• Adapts and aligns corporate values with behaviors within studios and relevant departments.
• Implement programs and initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Development to incorporate organizational development and culture concepts in the design and implementation of leadership development programs to cultivate a strong pipeline of leaders within the organization.
• Provide coaching and support to executives, managers, and team leads to foster effective leadership behaviors.
•  Collaborate with HRBPs and other HR functions to develop and implement talent management strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development that reinforces and expands our talent standards.
• Drive initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent within the gaming industry.
• Develop and implement programs to support the well-being of employees, including mental health initiatives, wellness programs, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across departments to ensure a cohesive and united organizational culture.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align organizational development initiatives accordingly.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of organizational development and culture initiatives.
• Provide regular reports to executive leadership on the progress and outcomes of programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in organizational development, talent management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully leading organizational development and culture initiatives within the gaming or digital content industry.
• Strong understanding of the gaming industry and its unique challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be passionate about cultivating a positive and innovative work environment within a dynamic game development company with complex organizational structures and processes.

Compensation Range: $147,000 - $225,000