Senior Hr Business Partner (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior HR Business Partner (Gamedev): Supporting teams throughout the US and Canada by building relationships with studio leadership and internal teams and developing creative solutions supporting cross collaboration and studio growth with an accent on employee engagement, organizational design, talent and performance development, and compensation equity. Focus on driving process optimization for the studio’s employee experience, collaborating in global HR initiatives and overseeing the full employment life cycle for remote and onsite hires.

Location: This job requires working in Boston, US in a hybrid or full-time capacity.

Salary: $111,800 - $170,800 USD annually

Company

hirify.global creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers.

What you will do

• Build strong and supportive relationships with Studio Leadership and internal teams to develop creative solutions supporting cross collaboration and studio growth.
• Analyze and assess team development needs and lead training workshops based on company goals and priorities.
• Provide guidance on employee engagement, organizational design, talent and performance development, and compensation equity for the US and Canada.
• Drive process optimization for the studio’s employee experience and help build our North American brand.
• Engage and collaborate in global HR initiatives across multiple regions and locations to foster close collaboration with our European HR team.
• Oversee the full employment life cycle for remote and onsite hires in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree or HR certification like SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in companies with at least 300+ employees.
• Professional experience in the gaming or entertainment industry highly preferred.
• Proven expertise conducting behavioral interviews with hands-on experience with diverse selection processes.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, federal and state employment laws, and regulations across US and Canada.
• Experience working with HRIS systems including ADP HR/Payroll Software.

Nice to have

• Passion for video games or are a gamer yourself!
• Solid understanding of the North American game development market.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth through the pursuit of industry certifications like PHR or similar.
• Experience working in international settings and collaborating with teams across different locations, time zones, and cultural backgrounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Paid leave — 26 days of holiday per year.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Flexible working hours.
• Truly international working environment.