Job Description
Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines.
This role is a Lead level position overseeing the HR Operational and Business Partnering support for Keywords Studios in Australia. This is a people management role supporting a lean but dynamic team of People and Culture professionals who partner and support the production teams and multiple studios in Australia. As a lead, this role partners with the business leaders and supports them in HR areas such as onboarding, employee experience and retention, employee relations, labor compliance, talent development and talent attraction.
This role is suitable for an HR professional looking for a full‐time role (a 12‐month maternity leave opportunity) with prior experience in a fast‐paced, rapidly evolving, multi‐cultural and global/international company. Leadership experience in Human Resources is desirable.
Position reports to the Regional HR Director (interim) but works closely with local leaders and stakeholders to manage local HR operations and ensure that the company and its production teams continue to build and support incredible games for its clients.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership support and guidance to P&C team members as they deliver HR operational responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
* Support and partner with business and functional leaders on matters involving labor compliance, employee relations and grievance handling. Handle complex employee cases outside the remit of HR Generalist/junior members of the team.
* Design and implement projects to foster great employee experience and drive talent retention.
* Identify and implement tools and methods to capture employee sentiments and gather relevant data via regular engagement surveys, new‐hire touchpoints and leader/employee connects. Prepare and present analytical data to relevant stakeholders to drive action planning and enhance employee engagement and retention.
* Partner and support the Talent Acquisition team in effectively attracting talent and providing the best possible onboarding experience.
* Mobilize the team to support the implementation of global HRIS and other relevant HR systems in Australia and ensure employee data integrity.
* Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure HR operational efficiency in Keywords Australia.
* Execute health and well‐being initiatives aligned to employee and business needs.
* Implement and enhance diversity and inclusion practices in Keywords Australia.
* Manage the performance review process and timelines to drive performance and career development.
* Ensure legal and statutory compliance in all people and culture‐related processes.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management or related discipline.
* At least three (3) years of experience within a similar role.
* Well‐versed in HR practices, employment legislation and labor standards in Australia.
* Experience as an HR generalist, self‐driven and highly motivated.
* Highly detail‐oriented but able to manage competing priorities while ensuring quality output.
* Capable and comfortable supporting senior members of the business and confident in communicating with all levels of the organization.
* Experience supporting a lean but dynamic HR team.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity.
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