Senior Manager, Talent Management

Jam City, Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Medical coverage

Life Insurance

401k

Commuter benefits

Catered lunches

Wellness activities

Happy hours

Company events

Dog friendly

Job summary

Jam City in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Management to lead the People Partner team and own talent programs that drive performance and growth. You will partner with senior leaders as a strategic advisor and ensure programs are effective, consistent, and aligned to business needs.

You will oversee performance management, career development, leadership programs, and change management, while championing the use of AI to enhance HR processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years HRBP or talent management experience with ownership of company‑wide programs.
• 2+ years managing HR or People Partner team members.
• Proven ability to partner with executive-level leaders.
• Experience designing and launching performance, career development, or leadership programs.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment law; California employment law experience a plus.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve HR workflows.
• Strong analytical skills turning workforce data into clear recommendations.
• Experience in change management and leading organizational initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be local to the greater Los Angeles area and able to work from the office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing strategic decisions.
• Escalation point for complex employee relations matters with fair outcomes.
• Guide leaders through organizational change, aligning communication and infrastructure.
• Coach leaders to strengthen decision-making, leadership capability, and team effectiveness.
• Co-design performance management and lead leader-facing execution with Total Rewards.

Skills

HRBP

Talent management

Executive partnership

Performance management

Labor law (US/CA)

AI in HR

Data analytics

Change management

Communication

Job description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
• 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
• Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
• Catered Lunches & Well‑stocked Kitchens
• Yoga & Wellness Activities
• Happy Hours
• Company Events
• Dog Friendly

Jam City is looking for a Senior Manager, Talent Management, located in our Los Angeles office. They will report to the Senior Director, People & Culture, lead the People Partner team, and own the talent programs that drive performance and growth across Jam City. As a strategic partner to senior leaders, you will play a hands‑on role in employee relations, performance management, career development, and organizational change, ensuring our people programs are effective, consistent, and aligned to business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

People Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, influencing key strategic and operational decisions
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
• Guide leaders through organizational change, aligning communication and infrastructure to support the business
• Coach leaders at all levels to strengthen decision‑making, leadership capability, and team effectiveness

Talent Management

• Co‑design the performance management program with Total Rewards & People Operations, and lead leader‑facing execution, including goal setting, calibration, talent reviews, and succession planning
• Build career frameworks and internal mobility programs in partnership with Total Rewards on job architecture
• Lead manager development and leadership training, from new‑manager onboarding to ongoing coaching and workshops
• Partner with Total Rewards & People Operations and Talent Acquisition so talent programs connect smoothly to compensation, promotions, and hiring
• Turn talent insights into action to drive performance and growth across Jam City, partnering with People Operations on the data and reporting behind them

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the People Partner team, setting clear priorities and building a high‑performing, collaborative team of trusted advisors
• Champion the use of AI in talent programs and People Partner work, finding where AI can strengthen manager support, improve program delivery, and free the team for higher‑value work
• Collaborate with global People teams to deliver consistent programs across regions, building new programs as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of HRBP or talent management experience, including ownership of company‑wide talent programs
• 2+ years managing HR or People Partner team members
• Proven ability to build credibility and partner with executive‑level leaders
• Experience designing and launching performance management, career development, or leadership programs
• In‑depth knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws; California employment law experience a plus
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools to improve HR workflows
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn workforce data into clear recommendations
• Experience in change management and leading organizational initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be local to the greater Los Angeles area and able to work from the office 5 days a week

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of Jam City’s total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full‑time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. Pay Range: $150,000 — $180,000 salary per year.

CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN

• Company news and events on our LinkedIn
• Company Blog
• Employee Feedback on our Comparably page
• Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world’s most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan‑favorite, award‑winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players’ lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.