HR Generalist (Recruitment Focus)

2 Months ago • 5-8 Years • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

thatgamecompany seeks a talented HR Generalist (Recruitment Focus) based in Shanghai, China. Responsibilities include developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies, partnering with hiring managers to define roles and craft job descriptions, managing candidate pipelines using ATS, conducting interviews and reference checks, negotiating offers, overseeing onboarding, tracking recruitment metrics, enhancing employer branding, and providing general HR support including new hire onboarding, addressing employee inquiries, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in high-volume recruitment.
Must have:
  • 5-8 years HR experience, 3+ years in high-volume recruitment
  • Full-cycle recruiting expertise
  • Proficiency in ATS, MS Office, social recruiting
  • Strong communication & negotiation skills
Good to have:
  • Network of candidates across disciplines
  • Comfort in ambiguity
  • Independent thinker

Job Details

HR Generalist (Recruitment Focus) - China

Location: Shanghai, China

thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them.

We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation.

Our mission - create timeless entertainment that makes a positive change to the human psyche worldwide. If you’ve Sbeen wanting to positively impact people's lives and the creative challenges associated with doing something different and unique, then come help build the phase of growth at thatgamecompany.

thatgamecompany is looking for a talented and versatile HR Generalist (Recruitment Focus) to help grow our team. 

What you'll do here:

Recruitment & Staffing (Primary Focus):

  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies (job boards, social media, networking, referrals) to attract diverse candidates.

  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft job descriptions, and set recruitment timelines.

  • Post openings on relevant platforms and company career sites.

  • Screen resumes, conduct phone/video interviews, and coordinate in-person interviews.

  • Manage candidate pipelines using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and ensure timely communication.

  • Conduct reference checks, negotiate offers, and oversee onboarding processes.

  • Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire) to refine strategies and improve efficiency.

  • Enhance employer branding through recruitment marketing and positive candidate experiences.

HR Generalist Support:

  • Facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation and paperwork.

  • Address employee inquiries and support conflict resolution.

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and update policies as needed.

  • Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports on turnover, retention, and recruitment.

  • Assist in performance management, training coordination, and HR projects.

You Must:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Experience: 5-8 years in HR, with 3+ years focused on high-volume recruitment.

  • Skills:

    • Expertise in full-cycle recruiting and modern sourcing techniques.

    • Proficiency in ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday), MS Office, and social recruiting.

    • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

    • Organized with the ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.

Nice to haves:

  • A network of candidates across disciplines and functions

  • Comfort in ambiguity

  • Independent thinker

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About The Company

thatgamecompany is best recognized for creating award-winning, enriching, and meaningful game titles such as Journey, Flower, and flOw. Sky is our most complex undertaking to date. It is a social network built around the values inherited from a powerful humanistic story. It is a live experience continuously evolving inside a global online theme park. We are also working on an unannounced game, look out for it soon!

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