HR Business Partner

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Human Resource • ~ $195,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Bonfire seeks an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to collaborate with studio leads and team members on impactful people programs. Responsibilities include advising on team dynamics, career growth, performance management, and designing learning & development programs. The HRBP will champion company culture, implement talent management initiatives, and scale HR processes while maintaining agility. Data-driven strategic recommendations to enhance employee experience are key. This role requires a strong ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and address employee concerns fairly. A significant portion of the role will be conducted in the Irvine office.
Must have:
  • 8+ years HR experience in high-performance, team-oriented companies
  • Gaming/entertainment experience
  • Leadership training & development program creation
  • Performance management, employee relations, organizational development
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Perks:
  • In-office lunches
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Job Details

Bonfire is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) who’s ready to immerse themselves in the world of game development!

In this role, you’ll collaborate with visionary leaders, passionate managers, and talented creators to build impactful people programs that drive engagement, elevate performance, and fuel our studio’s growth.

You’ll take the lead on strategic initiatives, shaping leadership and development opportunities that empower our team to do their best work.

If you thrive in creative environments, love building people programs from the ground up, and are passionate about helping both leaders and employees grow, we’d love to hear from you!

We believe gathering meaningfully is an important part of our collaboration and creative process, which means this role will require in-office presence in our Irvine office 2-3 times per week (Wednesday/Thursday and any other days as needed). Don't worry, we've got you covered with in-office lunches, lots of snacks and your favorite beverages too!

What You'll Do

    • Act as a trusted advisor to studio leads and campers providing guidance on navigating team dynamics, career growth, and performance management
    • Champion and amplify our company culture, ensuring all people initiatives are aligned with our culture, sensibilities and evolving team dynamics
    • Design and implement custom studio-wide learning and development programs for both managers and individual contributors
    • Work on key people initiatives, such as talent and performance management and employee engagement
    • Help scale HR processes and programs that create efficiency without bureaucracy, allowing the company to grow while staying agile
    • Identify trends and use data to make strategic recommendations that will enhance the employee experience.
    • Address employee concerns with a thoughtful, balanced approach, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes that support both individuals and the business

What We're Looking For

    • 8+ years HR experience in companies that value both high performance and a team-first approach. 
    • Prior gaming/entertainment experience is a must
    • Experience building and implementing leadership training, career development frameworks, or coaching programs
    • Strong ability to partner with leads and managers to support their teams
    • Ability to quickly build trust across all levels of an organization and serve as a strategic thought partner
    • Hands-on experience with performance management, employee relations, and organizational development
    • Comfort in fast-moving, high-growth environments, where adaptability and critical thinking are key
    • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with an ability to motivate and educate employees
The base salary for this position is $195,000 annually. If your experience is more (principal level) or less (mid-level), your salary will be more/less than that rate (based on market data). We consider candidates' potential impact holistically, not just their years of experience or skill level. There is also more to our total comp package than salary, we offer equity to every new hire as well as a comprehensive benefits package and more. We will be happy to share more about our compensation opportunities when we chat with you! You can learn more about Bonfire's studio culture, team, benefits, and perks on our website: www.bonfirestudios.com. Any information you submit is used for recruiting purposes only, and is never shared. You can learn more in our privacy policy.

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