Senior Manager, People Operations

That's No Moon Entertainment•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$181,000 - $216,000•Remote

About The Position

That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers focused on narrative-driven experiences and responsible production practices. The Senior Manager of People Operations serves as a trusted strategic thought partner to leadership, aligning people strategy with business strategy as the studio evolves and anticipating workforce needs before they become urgent. The role spans the full People function—including compensation, employee relations, compliance, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organizational design—and leads the team responsible for day-to-day HR, recruiting, and workplace operations in a globally distributed environment. It advises and coaches leaders, supports organizational change, and helps leaders develop as thoughtful people managers. The role may be eligible for incentive compensation, including equity and profit share, in addition to its stated U.S. base pay range.

Requirements

At least 8 years of HR generalist or HR Business Partner experience, including direct ownership of employee relations, compensation, and compliance.
Experience shipping at least one video game; console and PC experience preferred.
Experience participating in leadership or executive staff meetings as a standing strategic advisor.
Experience leading or managing a small cross-functional team spanning recruiting, HR operations, and workplace operations.
Strong coaching and consulting skills, with the ability to build leaders' judgment rather than simply resolve the immediate issue.
Ability to move between strategic advisory work and hands-on execution.
Experience working in a remote environment.
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading HR operations through organizational maturity, shifting from early-stage flexibility to scalable structure.

Responsibilities

Advise and coach senior leadership on interpersonal dynamics, organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management.
Participate in studio leadership and production planning discussions to identify workforce, organizational design, and talent implications early; translate the studio roadmap and milestones into proactive people strategy.
Manage the People Team across HR, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, DEI, and office workplace operations in a globally distributed environment.
Facilitate and guide organizational change management, including changes to reporting lines, ownership clarity, and new initiatives.
Own compensation decisions and strategy, partnering with leadership on pay structure, leveling, and equity to maintain fair and consistent compensation as the team evolves.
Own employee relations, focusing on trust, employee well-being, and alignment between workplace practices and company values.
Design, implement, and audit workplace policies and processes to ensure alignment with evolving labor laws.
Drive action based on engagement survey results, DEI initiatives, and organizational health needs.
Ensure workforce analytics, including attrition, engagement, and headcount data, are tracked and surfaced; partner with leadership to make the case for early interventions.