HR Business Partner - 1 year CONTRACT

Zynga; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Toronto is seeking an experienced People Partner to drive talent initiatives and support business objectives. You will collaborate with managers, facilitate change management, and promote a culture of feedback. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of HR experience. This position requires onsite presence, so candidates must be within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a startup environment.
• Experience across various HR functions and projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; self-motivated; effective with cross-functional teams; customer-focused.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel to US offices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People Managers and Business Leaders to drive talent initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Provide thought leadership on organizational and people-related strategies and execution.
• Lead support and facilitate change management, employee communication, and talent initiatives.
• Assess employee development needs, recommend, and implement solutions; provide coaching and feedback.
• Identify root causes of issues and implement solutions independently or with colleagues.
• Use data to inform decisions and policies.
• Respond promptly to employee inquiries and provide advice.
• Mediate conflicts and escalate issues when necessary.
• Promote a culture of feedback and open communication.

Job description

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times, connecting players in 175 countries through fun, strategy, and friendly competition.

Our diverse game portfolio includes thrilling casino spins, epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges. Fan favorites and latest hits include FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Game of Thrones Slots Casino, Wizard of Oz Slots, Hit it Rich! Slots, Wonka Slots, Top Eleven, Toon Blast, Empires & Puzzles, Merge Dragons!, CSR Racing, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Match Factory, and Color Block Jam, among many others.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can elevate your career.

Join us and be part of the play!

Zynga is seeking an experienced People Partner to join our growing HR Business Partner organization. This role will support a mix of game and central teams in our Toronto office and be part of the North American people team. The position requires onsite presence in Toronto, so candidates must be within commuting distance.

This is an exciting opportunity to support and strategically shape this critical team as it continues to evolve!

About this role:

1. Partner with People Managers and Business Leaders to drive talent initiatives aligned with business objectives.
2. Provide thought leadership on organizational and people-related strategies and execution.
3. Lead support and facilitate change management, employee communication, and talent initiatives.
4. Assess employee development needs, recommend, and implement solutions; provide coaching and feedback.
5. Identify root causes of issues and implement solutions independently or with colleagues.
6. Use data to inform decisions and policies.
7. Respond promptly to employee inquiries and provide advice.
8. Mediate conflicts and escalate issues when necessary.
9. Promote a culture of feedback and open communication.

About you: Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a startup environment.
• Experience across various HR functions and projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; self-motivated; effective with cross-functional teams; customer-focused.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel to US offices.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment is based on ability, qualifications, and work ethic, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

We provide support and accommodations for individuals with disabilities or health conditions. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Note: Zynga does not conduct interviews or make offers via third-party messaging apps and does not ask for personal or financial information through unofficial channels. Our official communication is through company email addresses.

Key Skills: Category Management, Channel Marketing, ABAP, Administration Support, Accident Investigation, AV

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 7+ years

Vacancy: 1