Senior HR Manager
About The Position
KingsIsle Entertainment is seeking a Senior HR Manager to play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth, compliant, and people-focused HR operations and engagement. This role involves partnering closely with US management and employees to provide guidance, improve processes, and help create an exceptional employee experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR Professional who enjoys both operational excellence and employee engagement within an international team, balancing day-to-day HR operations with strategic people initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 5 years of HR experience ideally in a generalist role
- Specialist in US employment law as well as working knowledge of core HR disciplines: employee relations, performance management, employment law, and HR operations
- Hands-on experience with benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance
- Experience supporting managers and employees across a variety of HR matters.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills — you build trust quickly and communicate with clarity
- A proactive, approachable, and service-oriented mindset with a collaborative working style
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a track record of following through
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within international teams
- Experience in a gaming, technology or digital entertainment company.
- Exposure to compensation, talent management, or HR project work.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on all US HR matters including HR policy, workplace concerns, and employment-related questions.
- Partner with managers to navigate difficult conversations and people situations, to support employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain and update policies accordingly.
- Oversee payroll coordination in partnership with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and data accuracy within HR systems.
- Responsible for benefits administration and coordinating with external vendors as needed.
- Produce internal HR reporting (headcount, turnover, compensation) and manage government compliance reporting including EEO-1, ACA, and other required filings.
- Support recruiting coordination and ATS administration as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
- Support the HR Director on strategic org-wide HR initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Unlimited PTO
- Company fun days and parties
- Free game swag (such as plushies)
- Medical, dental, and vision care benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Lifestyle Benefits Program
- Employee Learning Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
