Senior HR Generalist

Larian Studios, an award-winning developer of high-quality role-playing games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist. This role involves supporting the team in crafting high-calibre games by developing and implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, overseeing compensation and benefits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, contributing to a positive work environment as the studio embarks on new projects.

Must Have

• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and initiatives aligned with Larian’s environment, goals, and ethos.
• Develop and implement HR systems and procedures across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, update HR databases, and generate reports related to employee demographics, turnover, and other HR metrics.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Assist in conducting compensation and benefits analyses and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Manage the employee experience throughout the employee life cycle.
• Assist in implementing and managing performance appraisal systems, ensuring strategies and processes remain aligned with talent management and workforce plans.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Assess training needs and apply and monitor training programmes.
• Participate in various HR projects, including organisational restructuring, process improvements, and HR software implementations.

Perks & Benefits

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join the team and support us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Requirements

• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and initiatives aligned with Larian’s environment, goals, and ethos. Ensure policies are communicated effectively to employees and applied consistently across the organisation.
• HR Systems: Develop and implement HR systems and procedures across the organisation.
• HR Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records, update HR databases, and generate reports related to employee demographics, turnover, and other HR metrics to support business decision-making.
• Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, grievances, and conflict resolution. Help ensure a positive work environment and address any concerns or disputes that arise.
• Benefits and Compensation: Assist in conducting compensation and benefits analyses and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Employee Life Cycle: Manage the employee experience throughout the employee life cycle.
• Performance Management: Assist in implementing and managing performance appraisal systems, ensuring strategies and processes remain aligned with the company’s talent management and workforce plans to enhance engagement and support business growth.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment regulations, and company policies. Stay up to date with changes in labour legislation and make necessary updates to HR practices and policies.
• Training: Assess training needs and apply and monitor training programmes.
• HR Projects: Participate in various HR projects, including organisational restructuring, process improvements, and HR software implementations.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as an HR Generalist
• People-oriented and results-driven
• Up-to-date understanding of current pay rates, benefits, and industry trends
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Experience working in fast-growing companies and creative industries
• Demonstrable ability to own, execute, and deliver on short- and long-term projects.
• This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration

What We Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback