Senior HR Generalist (Austin, TX)

Keywords Studios; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the gaming sector is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to enhance employee experience and drive business strategies. This hybrid role involves managing employee relations, compensation, performance management, and compliance. You will collaborate with global HR teams to design policies that align with business goals, ensuring a positive work environment. With a focus on talent strategy and organizational effectiveness, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative industry. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating engaging experiences in the world of video games.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Opportunities for Career Growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Policy Development

HRIS Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Employment Law Knowledge

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Company Description:

The video games industry represents the pinnacle of interactive digital content. At Keywords, we are passionate about games, technology, and media, creating a global services platform for video games and beyond. We aim to be the "go-to" provider of technical services, supporting leading content creators and publishers throughout the lifecycle of interactive content. Our trusted services help clients operate efficiently in complex, fast-moving environments, focusing on creating and monetizing engaging experiences.

Position Summary:

The Senior HR Business Generalist supports various HR functions to drive business strategies, improve employee experience, and foster leadership and team success. This role partners with leaders and employees to manage employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training, employee engagement, health and safety, policy implementation, compliance, and HR/payroll systems. The position involves collaboration with global HR teams and designing HR policies aligned with business goals. This is a hybrid role with office visits as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Partnership & Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor on talent strategy and organizational effectiveness; support change management and leadership development.
2. Employee Relations & Engagement: Promote a positive work environment; support conflict resolution, investigations, and engagement initiatives.
3. Performance Management: Oversee performance review processes; coach leaders on performance issues and development planning.
4. Compensation & Benefits: Assist with compensation planning, benefits administration, and employee inquiries.
5. HR Operations & Compliance: Ensure legal compliance; develop HR policies; support OSHA and EEO/AAP compliance.
6. HRIS & Reporting: Maintain HRIS data; generate reports; support payroll processes.
7. Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitate onboarding and offboarding; maintain personnel files.
8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Corporate HR teams; maintain HR resources and documentation.

Requirements:

• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions HR integration is a plus.
• Experience in policy development and communication rollout.
• Proven ability to influence teams and leaders positively.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; professional interaction at all levels.
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented.
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and business acumen skills.
• Ability to evaluate situations and implement effective solutions quickly.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Voluntary Long-term/Short-term Disability.
• 401K with company match.
• Opportunities to work in the gaming industry with upward career growth.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting