Senior Manager, People Operations

That's No Moon Entertainment•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

That's No Moon is an independent studio creating narrative-driven game experiences. The Senior Manager, People Operations is a strategic partner to studio leadership, aligning people strategy with business strategy as the studio evolves. The role spans the People function—including compensation, employee relations, compliance, DEI, and organizational design—and leads the team responsible for day-to-day HR, recruiting, and workplace operations. The role supports leaders in becoming thoughtful people managers and operates across strategic advisory work and hands-on execution in a globally distributed, remote environment.

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 is 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 only resolve immediate issues.
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 workplace operations in a globally distributed environment.
Facilitate 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.
Own employee relations, building trust, supporting employee well-being, and aligning workplace practices with company values.
Design, implement, and audit workplace policies and processes to ensure compliance with evolving labor laws.
Drive action based on engagement survey results, DEI initiatives, and organizational health needs.
Track and surface workforce analytics, including attrition, engagement, and headcount data, and partner with leadership on early interventions.