ABOUT THIS POSITION
As a Human Resource Business Partner, reporting to the HR Manager, you will support HR processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead key HR initiatives such as feedback, compensation, and performance reviews. You’ll provide guidance to leaders, address employee relations concerns, and ensure compliance with HR policies and legislation. Additionally, you will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, while supporting immigration and other organizational priorities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the HR Manager to drive HR process improvement, special projects and effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through implementation.
- Advise, deliver and drive adoption and execution of key HR program cycles including performance management, feedback, compensation, promotions, workforce planning and development.
- Assist in the development and execution of compensation strategy, benefits management and other internal programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company goals.
- Address employee relations issues, partner with Legal when necessary, to diagnose and resolve concerns and implement strategic solutions.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee performance and development.
- Administer and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislative changes.
- Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into organizational design, talent strategy, and HR programs.
- Provide support with immigration processes, including visas and work permits, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.
- Assist in managing HRIS modules, ensuring accuracy and optimization of workflows.
- Provide coaching to HR team members.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 years experience as a HRBP, ideally within fast-growing technology companies.
- Experience providing coaching and support to people leaders.
- Strong business acumen and professionalism, with comprehensive knowledge of business operations and the ability to effectively communicate the value of new strategies, processes, or programs.
- 2+ years experience with an HRIS platform managing the back end and set up of platform (Dayforce would be considered a plus)
- 2+ years experience in compensation management.
- 2+ years experience in benefits management.
- Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Experience working with remote or geographically distributed teams is a plus
- Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations is a plus.
- Experience in people leadership would be a plus
- Strong communication skills, including written and verbal proficiency.
- Ability to analyze data and present insights in a clear and actionable manner.
- Adaptability in dynamic and evolving environments.
**During onboarding / training in the first 3 months this job will be on-site 5x a week. Hybrid/On site (at least 3x/week) after three months**
**Location: London, Ontario Studio**
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Work-life balance wellness subsidies
- Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Employee events and team building exercises
Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
