Director of Human Resources

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000

Position Title: Human Resources, Director

Department: Human Resources

Employee Type: Full Time, Regular

Location: San Diego, CA - Hybrid Work Structure 

Description

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing the company’s Human Resources plans in ways that support our mission and overall strategy in the People and Culture department at San Diego and across our different studios within the organization. This position will be responsible for: 

• Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)  
• Develop plans for organizational growth structure  
• Develop and implement performance/change management plans  
• Decide and act on initiatives for equal opportunity, diversity, etc.  
• Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations  
• Ensure all procedures comply with regulations and best practices
• Analyze the effectiveness of HR operations and policies
• Re-engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency  
• Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees
• Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring
• Provide proactive support, coaching and consultation in the development and implementation of key business and HR objectives and initiatives that affect human capital management and development, improve organizational performance, managerial and organizational capabilities.
• Act as point of contact and coordinate all disciplinary and grievance queries.
• Partner with management to explain and illustrate various HR policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Ensure accurate employee records maintenance
• Drive end to end employee life cycle management from onboarding to offboarding
• Lead negotiations with relevant HR consultancy agencies such as benefits and insurance companies
• Plan, organize, and control activities and actions of the HR department including oversight of department goals, objectives, systems and budget
• 2-3 Days in office required

What craft expertise you’ll have

• Experience with performance/change management  
• Experience managing and administering HRIS, ATS systems and maintaining HR intranet
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HR / OD consulting / counselling, leadership, coaching, facilitation, project management, labor relations, grievance management, and employment law
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation
• Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment etc.)
• Aptitude in communicating and public speaking  

Other Criteria

• Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification…
• BSc/BA in business, HR, social sciences or related field; MSc/MA/MBA is preferable  
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience including 5+ years in HR management at companies with over 100 employees
• Certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) is a plus
• Additionally, you should possess
• Strong communication
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Well-organized with excellent leadership qualities  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint functionalities

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Games, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.    

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Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants for social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. 

**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**