Cat Daddy Games is more than just a mobile video game company; we are a passionate and close-knit team of creators. Based in Kirkland, Washington, we combine our innovative spirit with the support and expertise of Take-Two Interactive to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry. With our focus on live service projects like WWE SuperCard and NBA 2K Mobile, we constantly strive to deliver engaging and unforgettable moments for our players.
What We Need:
Cat Daddy is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team. The HRBP will contribute at both a strategic and hands-on level to support all People initiatives and activities for the Cat Daddy team. Our ideal candidate is:
- A Trusted Partner: You will build solid relationships with employees at all levels and work to identify and develop key HR initiatives and processes with key partners.
- An Excellent Teammate: You have a true hands-on approach and are willing to jump in and help out where needed, while collaborating with the broader People team and HR partners globally
- An Analytical Problem solver: Your step-by-step approach to thinking allows you to understand HR policies and implications. You have the ability to solve problems quickly and effectively, demonstrating a passion for providing and implementing innovative solutions to difficult problems.
This role reports to the Head of People and partners closely with studio leadership. We prefer the position to be onsite with the team in Kirkland, WA.
What you’ll do:
- Partner with business leaders in developing people strategies that support strategic objectives.
- Supervise the New Hire Onboarding Program, including hiring manager training, driving execution of various onboarding tasks, assessing feedback from new hires, and implementing improvements to cultivate positive new hire experience and team integration.
- Lead employee relations issues. Conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations.
- Lead the performance management program including administering performance review cycle(s), career development, corrective action, and providing day-to-day coaching and guidance.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, liaising with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase efficiency and retention.
- Handle employee departures, including preparation of employee separation notices and related documentation; conduct separation meetings.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
- Provides guidance and input on organizational planning such as workforce and succession.
- Prepare internal communications as appropriate.
- Coach and mentor other team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Who We Think Will be a Great Fit:
- 5+ years’ experience in HRBP or similar role
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
- Demonstrable track record of effectively communicating information and responding to questions from employees, candidates, and business leaders
- Shown ability to balance multiple projects and meet completion targets
- Good judgment, able to make timely and sound decisions
- Analytical, flexible, and innovative teammate
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills
- Detailed understanding of human resources principles and practices, including but not limited to performance management, employment law, compensation, and employee relations.
- If you happen to love video games, that doesn't hurt!
At Cat Daddy, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to crafting accessible and fun gaming experiences for all of our players. We encourage everyone to consider joining our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,400 and $169,300 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also receive 14 paid holidays per calendar year, are eligible to earn a minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year (subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year) and will receive 10 sick days per calendar year. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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