People & Culture Director

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwid; Toronto, Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking a People & Culture Director to lead HR strategic initiatives. This role involves mentoring P&C teams, designing best practices, and ensuring project execution aligns with organizational goals. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of HR experience, strong communication skills in French and English, and a passion for building high-performing teams. Join an award-winning culture at this prominent Canadian firm.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Collaborative work environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and influence.
• Strong communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop People & Culture Business Partners.
• Design and implement frameworks that enhance collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional People & Culture projects.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

10+ years in Human Resources

5+ years in a leadership role

Tools

HRIS

Collaboration tools

Job description

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

Overview

As the People & Culture Director, you will lead the strategic development of our People & Culture Business Partner team, with a focus on building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of empowerment, passion, and drive. Working closely with other P&C shared services including Communication, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations, you will support your team in equipping managers and strengthening leadership capabilities across the organization. You will contribute to the delivery of scalable programs and introduce best practices that drive both team effectiveness and organizational impact across all P&C initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop People & Culture Business Partners, providing guidance, coaching, and growth opportunities maximizing their potential.
• Design and implement frameworks and best practices that enhance collaboration, drive efficiency and ensure alignment across P&C initiatives.
• Lead and oversee large-scale, cross-functional People & Culture projects aligned with organizational goals, ensuring timely, effective execution.
• Champion our engagement initiatives and take ownership of associated tools.
• Drive our culture initiatives to promote an inclusive and engaging workplace where diversity of thought and background is leveraged for collective success.
• Strengthen team cohesion and performance by modeling collaborative leadership and celebrating collective achievements.
• Partner with the VP, People & Culture to assist with due diligence, M&A or other HR compliance subject.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources and at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strategic leader with a proven track record in coaching, mentoring, and developing strong People & Culture Business Partners.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, vision, and influence, with a passion for building high-performing teams and a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborative relationship-builder, skilled at facilitating dialogue, resolving conflicts, and influencing outcomes at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and drive change management.
• Expert designing and standardizing P&C processes that scale with organizational growth.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with experience creating safe, high-engagement environments.
• Proficient with HRIS, project management, and collaboration tools.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English, oral and written.

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).