Human Resources Lead

Devoted Studios is a production management company for external development in video games. With a mission to create equal opportunity for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams, Devoted Studios aims to decentralize game development. We partner with 1400+ programmers, artists, and designers, from freelancers to small studios, all over the world, and not only match them to project opportunities but manage the production from A-Z.

🚀 We are looking for a talented Human Resources Lead to join our team working across Devoted Studios and Fusion. 🚀

Are you passionate about driving impactful HR strategies in a fast-paced, remote, creative environment? Devoted Studios is looking for an experienced HR Lead to partner with leadership, create innovative people programs, and help shape the future of our global team. If you’re a seasoned HR professional with a strong background in global compliance, talent retention, and data-driven decision-making, we want you to bring your expertise to our studio!

As our HR Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence, advising on best practices, and developing initiatives that ensure our team thrives. You’re ready to learn about our unique remote-first business culture, evaluate our HR structure and advise on areas to evolve or adjust our HR programs to enable our people to be their best.

👩‍💻 This is a remote, full-time contracted position. Please provide your resume in English.
🌍 We're open to candidates from Canada, Latin America, or in Europe.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Leadership – Partner with senior leadership to define and execute HR strategies aligned with company goals and values, using clear targets and OKRs.
• Ensure Global Compliance – Oversee compliance and policy development in accordance with local and global employment laws.
• Business Partner to Production and Department Leads – Provide expert guidance to the VP of Production and other department leads on adhering to compliance standards and HR best practices. Focus on improving key areas like feedback processes, employee relations, development plans, and policy adherence to optimize team performance and drive organizational success.
• Develop and Roll Out HR Training Programs – Design and implement comprehensive training programs and reference materials to educate the team on HR standards. Ensure consistent communication and effective rollouts of new initiatives, updates, or changes to policies and procedures to maintain alignment and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Create Data-Driven HR Programs – Define clear HR objectives, roll-out programs, collect feedback, track progress, and deliver impactful, data-driven results.
• Develop Retention Strategy – Analyse engagement surveys and partner with leads to implement changes that boost employee satisfaction and retention.
• Review and Improve Onboarding & Development – Evaluate and enhance onboarding processes and employee development plans to ensure an exceptional experience from day one and continuous growth throughout their career with us.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Lead – Leverage information on team skill gaps, collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Lead to develop and execute workforce plans and onboarding strategies that align with business needs and growth goals.
• Mentor and Develop HR Team Member – Guide and support a team member responsible for overseeing and executing key HR programs, fostering their leadership growth and ensuring effective implementation and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR program functions, business partnering and a track record of driving business outcomes.
• HR Business Partner (HRBP) experience or HR Leadership experience, specifically in collaborating with senior leadership and department heads to align HR strategies with business goals. 
• Experience in global HR compliance, with a solid understanding of local and international employment laws for employees, contractors, and freelancers.
• Experience in Remote-First Cultures –  Proven ability to maintain a positive, inclusive culture for remote teams, ensuring employees and contractors stay engaged, productive, and have an exceptional experience.
• Experience in Implementing and Improving HR Programs, including onboarding/offboarding, training and development, mentoring, engagement/retention, compliance, feedback/conflict resolution, and HRIS optimization. 
• Proficiency with HRIS software, including a strong understanding of its features and automation functions. Ideally, you’ve worked with a few HRIS systems in the past. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong data-driven mindset, with expertise in HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and measure HR program effectiveness.
• Education in Human Resources is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the Video Game Industry is strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• Competitive salary in USD with paid vacation and personal days to support your well-being.
• Flexible remote work – set your own schedule and maintain work-life balance.
• Exciting projects – work on high-profile international game production tasks alongside industry leaders.
• A supportive team – collaborate with passionate professionals, share knowledge, and grow your skills.

• Professional growth opportunities – advance your career with access to global projects and innovative challenges.
  
  This is a remote, full-time contracted position.
  

We provide equal opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals and we encourage diverse candidates to apply.