Senior HR Operations Specialist

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

We are seeking a Senior HR Operations Specialist to join our Global HR Operations team based at Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working across matrixed, multinational organizations, be analytically minded, meticulously organized, highly attentive to detail, and will have a sound knowledge of HR Operations which includes a service mindset, strong HRIS experience, and in-depth knowledge of global mobility, benefits, policy and compliance matters for a complex global organization. 

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

• We provide support and expertise to our HR Partners and management across areas relating to HRIS/employee data, benefits & compensation, HR analytics, global mobility, and compliance & policy management.
• We align and implement global HR Operations strategies across all our locations.
• We collaborate with our global HR Partners and Senior Leadership to develop new initiatives and programs to bring out the best in our teams.
• We deliver improvements across our HRIS and internal processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in global HR workstreams and work closely with the HR Operations leadership to drive quality and timely delivery of critical milestones.
• Drive process and policy creation and enhancement, ensuring global alignment while respecting local nuances.
• Partner with the global HR team and manage the review and coordination process of new and existing documentation related to global and local benefits.
• Act as the point of contact for Rockstar global mobility in multiple countries, inclusive of Contingent Workers and other classifications of our workforce while managing local statutory requirements.
• Partner with our enterprise stakeholders on all employee mobility considerations to ensure business and employee needs are supported.
• Work with our HR teams to ensure implementation and understanding of relevant mobility practices and processes as supported by our enterprise partner teams. 
• Support the development of our relocation policies and practices with our enterprise partners and drive the implementation across our Rockstar HR teams. 
• Act as the technical point of contact between HR Technology and local HR teams.
• Take ownership of HRIS solution designs, ensuring they meet business requirements, are documented, and signed off in testing.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR and employment law.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 6-8 years of HR experience directly supporting a client group or business unit in HR operations.
• Must have experience supporting HR operations across multiple geographies.
• Seasoned project management experience.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize actions.
• Excellent knowledge and experience using Workday, implementing system features, providing HR metrics and analytics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with local and non-local teams.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, across multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Degree in HR or relevant field required.

SKILLS

• Must be very detail-oriented and have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence change & process improvements.
• Ability to multi-task with a strong attention for detail and problem solving.
• Advanced skill set in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility through internal and external relationships.
• Must be able to operate and work on confidential and sensitive tasks in an open office setting.
• A sense of ownership, initiative, and drive.
• Confidentiality, diplomacy, and commitment to the needs of Rockstar are essential.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Global HR experience with large matrix environments. 
• Seasoned HR Generalist.
• Experience with Workday. 
• Background in or strong understanding of HR operations.  
• Prior experience in global creative or tech industries with complex organizational structures.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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