Director, People Business Partner

2 Hours ago • 10 Years + • Human Resource • Product Management

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Job Description

As the Director, People Business Partner for the Max Games Division at Scopely, you'll strategically advise and partner with division and game leaders. Key responsibilities include designing and executing talent strategies, implementing global talent management initiatives, strengthening leadership practices, resolving employee relations issues, supporting change management, and collaborating with the broader People Business Partner team. This role requires a deep understanding of HR best practices, organizational design, talent management, and leadership development, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will work closely with senior leaders, guiding them on people-related matters and ensuring their teams are successful. The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of progressive HR experience, strong leadership skills, and global experience.
Must have:
  • 10+ years HR/People BP experience
  • Strategic talent planning & execution
  • Leadership coaching & influencing skills
  • Organizational design & talent management expertise
  • Change management & leadership development
  • Employee relations & conflict resolution
  • Global experience & collaboration

Description

As the Director, People Business Partner for the Max Games Division, you will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to division and game leaders, ensuring their teams are set up for success. This role will focus on delivering thoughtful people strategies aligned with business objectives while fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
At Scopely, we are driven by our passion for play and innovation, creating engaging mobile game experiences for millions of players worldwide. As a leading global interactive entertainment company, we bring together exceptional talent to deliver award-winning games such as MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek™ Fleet Command, MARVEL Strike Force, Stumble Guys, and more.
The People Team at Scopely ensures our teams have everything they need to create and operate amazing games. From professional development to organizational strategies, our team empowers Scopely’s growth and success.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Talent Partnering: Partner with game leaders and the People BP leadership team to design and execute clear, effective talent strategies for the Max Games Division. Guide leadership on organizational design, team structures, leadership development, and workforce planning.
  • Talent Management: Shape and implement Scopely’s global talent management strategies by addressing the specific needs, challenges, and culture of your teams. Provide practical, scalable solutions to drive team performance, development, and engagement.
  • Leadership Development: Collaborate with game leaders to strengthen leadership practices, communication, and talent decision-making across the division. Drive programs that reinforce Scopely’s operating values and leadership expectations.
  • Employee Relations: Partner with managers, employees, and (as needed) ER/ Legal to proactively resolve employee relations issues with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
  • Change Management: Support teams in navigating change by connecting business strategies to organizational needs. Coach leaders on effective change communication, implementation, and follow-through.
  • Collaboration and Influence: Partner closely with the broader People Business Partner team to ensure alignment and delivery of Scopely’s People strategy across geographies and cultures. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters.

What You’ll Bring

  • 10+ years of progressive HR or People Business Partner experience, including partnering with senior leaders.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic people initiatives aligned with business goals.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills, with experience driving performance and organizational development in fast-paced environments.
  • Expertise in organizational design, talent management, change management, and leadership development.
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-growth settings with competing priorities and evolving challenges.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Global experience working across cultures and regions, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
  • Deep knowledge of employment laws and best practices, ensuring compliance and ethical people management.

Why Scopely

At Scopely, we believe in creating games for everyone, and we strive for a work environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and empowered. As a multi-billion-dollar global company, we are recognized as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies.” Our diverse and talented teams operate in over a dozen global markets, creating lasting game experiences enjoyed for years.

About Us

Founded in 2011, Scopely develops and publishes immersive, consumer-first games across platforms, powered by our proprietary Playgami technology. With our acquisition by Savvy Games Group in 2023 for $4.9 billion, Scopely operates as an independent subsidiary, continuing to fuel innovation and connection in the games industry.

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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