HR Specialist

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HR Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

Who We Are:

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need:

Are you extremely organised, an excellent communicator, with an obsession for attention to detail?  Do you enjoy making connections with people and ensuring that the employee experience is top notch? Do you want to work in a fun and creative environment?

2K Games is looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our Dublin team for an 18 month fixed term contract.

This role provides high quality HR support for all employees in Ireland (approx. 180) including onboarding, HR policy implementation, HRIS, payroll and benefits administration and reporting. You will partner with the global HR Ops team to ensure consistency across the organization and will be actively involved with a number of exciting HR projects, collaborating with colleagues locally and internationally.

This role also supports our two incredible graduate programmes including graduate fair coordination and attendance, travel and accommodation coordination, performance management administration and general admin support.

You will report to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner and work closely with our Graduate Programme Managers, Office Manager, IT, Workplace Services and all employees at all levels across the organization.  This is a full-time position Monday to Friday based from our amazing office overlooking the beautiful Iveagh Gardens in the heart of Dublin City. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

What You Will Do: 

Graduate Programme

• Supports the development and implementation of a university engagement strategy.
• Creates strong partnerships with societies and groups (e.g. women in gaming, stem) to build the 2K brand, including coordinating events / office tours with these groups.
• Coordinates and attends local and international graduate fairs.
• Provides administrative support for regular performance feedback processes including creating metrics.
• Provide assistance with international graduate rotations including visa initiation with our Immigration team, travel advice and coordination and general enquiries.
• Perform an array of administrative tasks for the graduate programs including travel and accommodation booking, meeting room bookings, PO’s & expenses, restaurant and catering bookings, creating metrics and reports.
• An aspect of manual handling may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and initiatives.

Human Resources

• Provide day to day HR support and advice to employees and managers including resolving employee queries, benefits, payroll and ensuring all practices and advice is inline with HR policies.
• Administration of HR policies, processes and procedures; makes recommendations for improvements and changes and assists in development and implementation of policies.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, including facilitating new hire orientation.
• Payroll administration, working closely with the Payroll team to ensure timely and accurate management of any discrepancies.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and development initiatives.
• Create and manage various HR reports and metrics.

What Will Make You a Great Fit:

Our team is small and nimble. Flexibility, positivity, and a customer service orientation are our keys to success. Professionalism and confidentiality are our guiding principles, but a good sense of humor is always welcome!

• Phenomenal customer service skills with a passion for helping others, strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals and cultures across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to provide reliable and consumable information to the team and organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, curious attitude and a thirst for learning.
• Self-motivation to manage priorities and workflow that typically completes projects on or ahead of schedule. Problem solving skills that often lead to innovative solutions.
• Effective time management, ability to multitask and prioritize according to staff and project needs.
• Handle high pressure situations and deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to work in a team and demonstrate a high level of teamwork, organisational skill, and customer service.
• Discretion; ability to handle highly confidential issues with the utmost sensitivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent English.
• Demonstrated experience as an HR Assistant, Graduate Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience with Workday, MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and an ATS (Greenhouse) is an asset.
• Experience in payroll administration is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Irish employment law.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.