Human Resources Staff Studios (m/f/d)

Kalypso Media Group, an independent publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software with over 170 employees across ten international locations, is seeking an HR Staff member for their HR team at Gaming Minds Paderborn. The role involves independent payroll, contract creation, being a key contact for HR queries, and managing personnel data and processes for the group's studios.

Must Have

• Independent payroll for all studios
• Creation of employment contracts and HR documents
• Contact person for HR questions for applicants, employees, and studio managers
• Communication with authorities and health insurance companies
• Management of personnel files and master data
• Processing of contractual claims (e.g., vacation, illness) and absence management
• Administration of working time accounts
• Preparation of employment references
• Administration of applicant management
• Successfully completed business administration studies or commercial apprenticeship
• Practical professional experience in HR with a focus on payroll
• Proficient in MS-Office and DATEV (Lodas)
• Very good German and English language skills

Perks & Benefits

• Lively, creative, and open atmosphere
• Exciting tasks, freedom for ideas, and short decision paths
• Responsible work in a constantly evolving industry
• Team that has fun and supports each other
• Fresh fruit, non-alcoholic drinks, and a recreation room with table football, consoles, and board games
• Support for mental well-being through an online tool
• Employee IT leasing program (up to 30% savings)
• Office within walking distance of the main train station, bicycle leasing (Jobrad)
• Travel cost subsidy or parking space for car drivers
• Contribution to meal costs
• Company pension scheme (continuation or new application via salary conversion)
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model (home office & office)
• Relocation assistance with a company apartment (if available)
• Support for personal development with feedback and tailored training
• Attractive employee discounts and company events

The Kalypso Media Group is an independent publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software with more than 170 employees across a total of ten locations in Germany, England, France, the USA, and Japan. Four development studios belonging to the group in Germany, together with other international games developers, ensure a constant supply of new computer and video games for all modern premium platforms, such as the world-renowned "Tropico" series, "Commandos", or "Railway Empire".

As an reinforcement for our HR team in our subsidiary Gaming Minds Paderborn, we are looking for an HR Staff member (m/f/d) as soon as possible.

Your tasks:

• Independent payroll for all studios
• Creation of employment contracts, contract changes, and other HR-relevant documents
• Function as a contact person for HR questions for applicants, employees, studio managers, and supervisors of the Kalypso Group's studios
• Participation in special projects and HR process optimizations
• Communication with authorities, health insurance companies, and ensuring compliance with all reporting obligations
• Management of personnel files and maintenance of master data
• Processing of employment contract claims, such as vacation, illness, etc., and absence management
• Administration of working time accounts
• Preparation of employment references
• Administration of applicant management

Your profile:

• A successfully completed business administration degree or a completed commercial apprenticeship
• Practical professional experience in human resources with a focus on payroll
• Proficient in MS-Office and DATEV (Lodas)
• Careful and responsible way of working
• High degree of initiative and reliability
• Very good German and English language skills
• Goal-oriented way of working and strong communication skills

We offer:

• Work where games are at home – true to our motto: Where Games live!
• A lively, creative, and open atmosphere in a growing company
• Exciting tasks, freedom for developing your own ideas and initiatives, and short decision paths
• Responsible work in a constantly evolving industry
• Play Games, Love Games, Live Games: A team that has fun together and stands up for each other.
• Vitamins, caffeine & gaming fun included: Fresh fruit, non-alcoholic beverages, and a recreation room with table football, consoles, and board games are freely available.
• We make it our goal to proactively contribute to the mental well-being of our employees. An online tool supports us in this.
• Benefit from the employee IT leasing program and save up to 30% on e.g. smartphones, laptops, or tablets
• Sustainability is key: Our office is within walking distance of the main train station, we offer bicycle leasing via Jobrad.
• Alternatives for car drivers: Travel cost subsidy or parking space
• Fast food or healthy? Our central location offers a wide range of food options for breaks – and we cover part of the costs!
• Think ahead: An existing company pension scheme can be continued or a new one applied for via salary conversion.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model (home office & office)
• Relocation? No problem – we provide start-up aid with a company apartment (shared apartment; if available).
• We support personal development with feedback discussions and tailored training opportunities.
• Attractive employee discounts and company events round off the package with additional content.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your comprehensive application with cover letter, resume, and certificates.

We attach great importance to a cover letter. Don't see it as a tedious duty, but as an additional opportunity to show who you are/with which you can tell us more about yourself.