Director / HR Business Partner for HR

Take Two Interactive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & wellness benefits

Game release events

Company social events

Free games

Employee discounts

Fitness allowance

Matching charitable giving

Learning & development

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Take-Two Interactive is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to serve as the strategic partner to HR leadership across Zynga, 2K, and Take-Two. You will translate enterprise HR strategy into actionable people programs and operating plans, while leading workforce planning, change management, and talent development.

You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure alignment on headcount, budgets, compensation, and risk management across a global HR function.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including direct support of senior leadership (VP level and above) in a complex, matrixed organization.
• US/Canada North America employment law knowledge; multi-jurisdictional exposure.
• Commercial acumen and budget awareness, with partnership with Finance on headcount planning and operating spend.
• Change management experience for large-scale initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder influence skills with ability to push back and build consensus across leadership teams.
• Track record leading talent management programs, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Strong organizational design and workforce planning capabilities.
• Experience in gaming, entertainment, or tech industries.
• Familiarity with Workday and enterprise HR tools.
• Coaching certification or leadership development training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to HR leadership teams across three labels (Zynga, 2K, and Take-Two), translating HR strategy into priorities and operating plans.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design for HR, defining roles, resourcing, and structural recommendations.
• Drive talent management strategies for HR leaders and critical roles, including succession and leadership development.
• Advise on compensation, mobility, and promotions with Total Rewards to ensure equity and market competitiveness.
• Lead and sponsor change initiatives impacting the HR function, managing scope, timeline, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage HR risk and employee relations escalations with Legal and Employee Relations.
• Deliver people analytics and insights to inform decision-making for senior stakeholders.
• Co-design HR programs with Centers of Expertise (Total Rewards, Talent, Learning, People Ops) and ensure adoption and quality across the function.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws across multi-jurisdictional landscapes.
• Partner with Finance and the SVP of HR to align headcount and budget with business needs.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

People analytics

Change management

Budget awareness

HR risk management

Leadership development

Tools

Workday

Job description

• The HR function at Take-Two is one of the most complex and high stakes client groups in the organization, spanning three labels (Take-Two, 2K, and Zynga), thousands of employees globally, and a leadership team navigating constant transformation
• As the Director, HR Business Partner for HR, you won’t just support the business, you are the business
• In this role, you’ll serve as the strategic partner to HR leadership teams across all three labels, helping translate enterprise HR strategy into actionable people programs, org design decisions, and operating plans
• You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, bringing the same rigor and partnership to the HR function that HRBPs bring to their client groups in the business every day. It’s a rare opportunity to shape how a world-class people organization runs, from the inside
• Serve as the primary strategic partner to the HR leadership teams across Zynga, 2K, and Take-Two, translating HR strategy into priorities, programs, and operating plans for the global HR function
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design for HR teams, including role clarity, resourcing decisions, and structural recommendations, ensuring the function is built to support current and future business needs
• Drive talent management for HR leaders and critical HR roles, including succession planning, leadership development, performance calibration, and targeted retention strategies
• Advise on compensation, mobility, and promotions within the HR function in partnership with Total Rewards, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness
• Lead and sponsor change initiatives that impact the HR function, owning scope, timeline, stakeholder engagement, and change readiness from start to finish
• Manage HR risk and employee relations escalations that arise within the HR function, coordinating with Legal and Employee Relations to resolve matters with discretion and confidentiality
• Deliver people analytics and actionable insights that inform decision-making HR leaders, turning data into clear recommendations
• Co-design and deliver HR programs in partnership with Centers of Expertise (Total Rewards, Talent, Learning, People Ops), sharing accountability for program quality and adoption across the function
• Ensure compliance across HR policies and programs in partnership with Legal and Compliance, accounting for multi-jurisdictional employment law and data privacy requirements
• Partner with Finance and the SVP of HR to align HR headcount, operating spend, and investments to budget, with shared accountability for financial outcomes
• Coordinate cross-functional HR initiatives with Business HRBPs and People Ops, ensuring consistent execution, clear handoffs, and alignment across the broader organization

Benefits

• Medical (HSA & FSA)/Dental/Vision
• Game Release Events
• Company Parties, Monthly Socials, and Team Challenges
• Free Games
• Employee Discount Programs
• Fitness Allowance
• Charitable Giving Platform with Company Match
• Learning & Development
• In-House Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with Company Match

Experience managing HR risk and employee relations escalations with sound judgment, discretion, and collaboration with LegalProficiency with people analytics, with the ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including direct support of senior leadership (VP level and above) in a complex, matrixed organizationWorking knowledge of multi-jurisdictional employment law, particularly across North America (US and Canada required; additional geographies a plus)Demonstrated experience supporting an HR function as a client group, with an understanding of the unique dynamics of partnering with people professionalsCommercial acumen and budget awareness, with experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning and operating spendChange management expertise, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and adoption measurement for large-scale initiativesExceptional stakeholder influence skills, with comfort pushing back, building consensus, and navigating competing priorities across multiple leadership teamsTrack record leading talent management programs, including succession planning, leadership development, and performance calibration for senior and critical rolesStrong organizational design and workforce planning capabilities, with the ability to translate business strategy into structural and staffing recommendationsExperience in the gaming, entertainment, or tech industryExposure to a multi-label or multi-brand corporate structureFamiliarity with HR tools and platforms used in enterprise-scale people operations (e.g., Workday)Coaching certification or formal leadership development training