Director of HR

Position Title : Director of Human Resources

Studio / Department : Human Resources

Employee Type :  Full Time, Regular

Location

San Diego, CA  Hybrid

Salary Range : $100,000 - $150,000, pay may vary on location.

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played.  Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games.  This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location.  Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting!  Working here is about being part of a community.

Find out more about our studio at  www.daybreakgames.com

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing the company's HR plans in ways that support our mission and overall strategy in the People and Culture department at San Diego.  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
• Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs
• 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

What craft expertise you'll have :

Other Criteria

Strong communication

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 Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, 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 .

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

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. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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