Senior HR Business Partner

About ProbablyMonsters™

ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all. Our mission to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games within a healthy, rewarding culture.

Our 3 development teams are each creating an original game:

• Firewalk™ is working on a new multiplayer IP to be exclusively published by PlayStation
• Cauldron™ is developing an adventure game
• Battle Barge™ is creating a co-op RPG

We secured the largest Series A raise in gaming history at $250 million, which provides our teams with the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, fulfilling and life-long careers.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner who’s experienced in the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle and all things HR. We’re looking for a true partner for our people who can guide them through leadership development, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.

The salary range for this position is $110,900 – $160,800. This range represents the salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in the field.  

WHO YOU ARE:

• A passionate, caring People Partner excited to help others attain their professional goals.
• A person with a deep appreciation and respect for creative environments.
• A thoughtful listener with a ‘door always open’ approach.
• An experienced partner to leadership with the ability and confidence to provide thoughtful advice on strategic solutions to improve team health and success.

• You will partner with studio leadership planning and execution for programs that matter, tying them back to business strategy.
• You will focus on talent management, organizational design and effectiveness, workforce planning, employee development, and engagement.
• Provide change leadership and management coaching, as well as design and deliver training, as needed.
• Define and reinforce role clarity and performance expectations to support accountability and drive business results; oversee the development and management of job responsibilities to ensure role clarity.
• In partnership with the Ombud advocate for and coach employees at all levels to enhance and reinforce performance and engagement.
• You will balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions to facilitate the best decisions for employees and the business.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations as needed.
• Partner with business leaders to shape the talent strategy and HR framework needed to support studio growth and ProbablyMonsters business model.
• In partnership with the HR Director, compile and analyze key HR metrics to identify HR trends and develop recommendations and action plans.
• Provide key business leaders with HR data insights regularly to facilitate meaningful decision-making.
• Reinforce the company’s vision, mission, and values through communications and consistent guidelines.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Diverse groups and helps partners build connections with each other.
• Strong knowledge in compensation and benefits, including competitive total rewards practices and delivery models and development of job profiles.
• Advanced knowledge of employment laws, policies, and business practices.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources, Education, Training and Development, or related field.
• 5+ Years of experience in an HR leadership role with broad knowledge and experience in human resource management, preferably 5+ years in the HRBP role.
• Experience assessing management and executive talent (5+ years).
• Development & delivery of learning programs/solutions (5+ years).
• Prior Gaming Industry experience preferred.
• Program Management experience preferred.

• A people-centric culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability.
• A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career.
• Competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus; annual stock option grants; health coverage (medical, dental, vision) paid at 100% for the employee and subsidized by the Company for dependents; Flexible Spending Account eligibility; life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage; annual 401K contribution by the Company; Employee Assistance Program; and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.