Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager (Game Studio) at TapBlaze Los Angeles, CA

Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager (Game Studio) job at TapBlaze. Los Angeles, CA.

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for a versatile HR professional to help us grow our team and support our team. This role combines day-to-day human resources management with end-to-end recruiting responsibilities for a growing game studio.

ABOUT TAPBLAZE

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Our core values are the reason we have found success as an independent studio and guide our hiring process : we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results oriented, and extraordinary. We operate internationally and we are growing day by day; the company is entirely self-funded, we only answer to our players.

We are seeking individuals that have the same core values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

Partner with team leads to identify hiring needs and craft compelling job descriptions;

Manage full-cycle recruitment : sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates;

Build strong talent pipelines for key roles (engineering, design, marketing, product, etc.);

Promote TapBlaze as an employer of choice through events, branding, and outreach;

Oversee onboarding, off-boarding, and employee lifecycle processes;

Serve as first point of contact for HR-related questions and employee relations;

Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with labor laws (California);

Create, maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and performance review system;

Plan employee engagement activities and support company culture initiatives.

COMPETENCIES

Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices ;

Full-cycle recruiting expertise and modern sourcing techniques;

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills;

Ability to work in-office and thrive in a fast-paced, small-studio environment;

Organized and great attention to detail - you actually read this job description.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

3+ years of combined HR and recruiting experience in the gaming industry;

Proven track record of recruiting top talent at other game studios.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Los Angeles, CA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;

Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

The range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000 depending on experience.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.

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