Manager, HR Business Partner

2K; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global video game company is seeking a Manager, HRBP to support employees in their London and Dublin offices. This hybrid role involves developing partnerships, managing talent programs, and advising on HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of HRBP experience, preferably in technology, and possess exceptional communication skills. Familiarity with UK employment legislation is essential, alongside a proactive approach to influence the business effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience preferably with fast-growing technology companies.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Understanding of Irish and/or UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with site leaders.
• Advise and manage performance evaluation processes.
• Champion and operationalize diversity and inclusion strategies.

Skills

Business understanding

Agile

Influential

Outstanding communication skills

Problem-solving

Project planning and management

Education

4-6 years HRBP experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday HRIS

Job description

Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios are responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building, and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role‑playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, problem solvers, and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California, and is a wholly owned label of Take‑Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need

The Manager, HRBP role is a strategic and hands‑on position that will support employees in our London and Dublin offices and European territories.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, HRBP (based in Dublin) this role will develop deep partnerships with all levels of leadership in the London and Dublin offices as well as be a trusted resource to all employees. The position will implement talent management, coaching, compensation, retention, and team member engagement programs, and much more.

This is a hybrid role, with a primary location in the London office and requires one week per month travel to our Dublin office.

What You Will Do

• Proactively develop strong strategic business partnerships and trusted advisor relationships with the site leaders
• Partner with and between People COE’s and global HRBP teams to deliver seamless human resources processes and programs.
• Advise, deliver and drive adoption and execution of key HR program cycles including feedback, compensation, promotions, job leveling and annual workforce planning.
• Manage the performance evaluation process as a core tool to promote a high-performing workplace. Provide performance coaching to people leaders, working closely with the People Programs team on manager enablement and delivery.
• Partner with People Programs to develop and drive talent management strategies which support team growth and individual development plans.
• Partner with our Employee Relations Partners and Ops partners, supporting employee relations issues and partnering with Legal as needed. Diagnose and solve underlying ER issues; develop and implement strategies to address them.
• Partner with TA COEs and shape recruiting strategies with managers; liaise with recruiters to provide insight on staffing needs, position requirements, how the role fits in the organization, unique considerations and budget guidance.
• Champion and help operationalize inclusion by ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies are infused in our organizational design, talent strategy, and programs.
• Collaborate with the broader People team, and cross‑functional partners to build and roll‑out employee experience initiatives
• As a member of the HRBP team, this role may also create cross‑functional initiatives, requiring the ability to think beyond the aligned client group for broader impact and understanding.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• Minimum 4‑6 years HRBP experience preferably with fast‑growing technology companies
• Someone who is agile, influential, collaborative, and pro‑active.
• Business understanding, knowledge, professionalism; experience in all aspects of how a business operates
• Demonstrated track record of developing effective relationships across director+ levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to drive major initiatives through the organization
• Ability to be proactive, to anticipate, and provide alternatives and options to the business.
• Understanding the need to validate the existing culture before attempting to change; willing to ask questions and learn vs. telling and doing
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.
• Ability to prepare and make senior‑level presentations, and build a narrative based on collection and analysis of data.
• Ability to identify and effectively prioritise work.
• Ability to work with both onsite and distributed remote teams effectively.
• Ability and desire to effectively operate in ambiguous situations with a high degree of flexibility
• Proactive and problem‑solving approach
• Ability to prioritise and handle a heavy workload to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to initiate/develop systems and procedures
• Vital project planning and management skills
• Advanced capability in using Microsoft Excel & Workday HRIS an asset
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – verbal and written
• Dedication to quality and high standards of work
• Self‑starter – able to work proactively
• Passion and enthusiasm for the role
• High level of flexibility
• In‑depth knowledge of Irish and/or UK employment legislation
• Absolute confidentiality and integrity
• Awareness of own limitations and when to seek support/advice
• Ability to network, negotiate and influence

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need a reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.