Senior Manager, People & Culture

San Diego, CA, United States

Make your mark at Daybreak Games and take your place in games history! Here at Daybreak, we make games

that bring people together. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1, DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, Lord of the Rings Online, & Dungeons & Dragons Online.

We are obsessed with

the entire creation process Passion for play is what keeps us connected to our ever growing community. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers battle it out in a post apocalyptic landscape, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.

Join a team where your

contributions matter! We focus on quality, learning, opportunity,

family and community.

We will support, mentor and develop your career.

Whether you’re in

games development or corporate,

We’re All Heroes Here! Daybreak offers some of the best benefits in the games industry! In addition to our benefits,

we offer a quite a few amazing perks that make working at Daybreak even more exciting!

Excellent Paid Time off Free Game Accounts Wellness Program Monthly Company

Celebrations Employee Assistance Program

Social & Games Clubs

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

10 paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement program

Holiday Parties and other celebration

Employee Product Purchase Program

Company Swag & Clothing

Access to industry events and conferences

Locations SAN DIEGO Our headquarters is located in the perfect place for a "stay-cation"! Sun, sun, sun! ! Just minutes from the beaches of La Jolla and Carlsbad, home of family entertainment including: Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, museums and tons of night life. Just 2 hours from Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland and home of the San Diego Padres.

This is where you come in. Our teams are hiring and we’re looking for people who live every day well played.

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Job Description SALARY RANGE San Diego, CA: $100,000 - $120,000, pay range varies by location.

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.

The Senior Manager, People and Culture is responsible for managing the company's HR plans in ways that support our mission and overall strategy in the People and Culture department at San Diego. Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, this position will be responsible for:

Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)

Develop plans for organizational growth structure

Develop and implement performance/change management plans

Decide and act on initiatives for equal opportunity, diversity, etc.

Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations

Ensure all procedures comply with regulations and best practices

Analyze the effectiveness of HR operations and policies

Re-engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency

Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs

Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees

Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring

Provide proactive support, coaching and consultation in the development and implementation of key business and HR objectives and initiatives that affect human capital management and development, improve organizational performance, managerial and organizational capabilities.

Act as point of contact and coordinate all disciplinary and grievance queries.

Partner with management to explain and illustrate various HR policies, procedures, and legal regulations.

Drive end to end employee life cycle management from onboarding to offboarding

Lead negotiations with relevant HR consultancy agencies such as benefits and insurance companies

Plan, organize, and control activities and actions of the HR department including oversight of department goals, objectives, systems and budget

What craft expertise you'll have:

Proven experience as HR Manager or similar HR role within games

Experience with performance/change management

Experience managing and administering HRIS, ATS systems and maintaining HR intranet

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HR / OD consulting / counselling, leadership, coaching, facilitation, project management, labor relations, grievance management, and employment law

Experience in strategic planning and implementation

Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment etc.)

Aptitude in communicating and public speaking

Other Criteria

Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification...

BSc/BA in business, HR, social sciences or related field; MSc/MA/MBA is preferable

8+ years of progressive HR experience including 5+ years in HR management at companies with over 100 employees

Certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) is a plus

Additionally, you should possess Strong communication

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Well-organized with excellent leadership qualities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint functionalities

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide , EverQuest , and Dungeons and Dragons Online , Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com .

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants for social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at [email protected]  if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**

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