Manager, HR Business Partner

ManagerHRBP

2K London Hybrid

Who We Are

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 are responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms including Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. 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 todays 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 problem solvers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization WWE 2K and XCOM.

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 are dedicated to diversity and inclusion and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.

2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need

The Manager HRBP role is a strategic and hands-on position that will support employees in our London and Dublin offices and European territories.

Reporting to the Senior Manager HRBP (based in Dublin) this role will develop deep partnerships with all levels of leadership in the London and Dublin offices as well as be a trusted resource to all employees. The position will implement talent management coaching compensation retention and team member engagement programs and much more.

This is a hybrid role with a primary location in the London office and requires one week per month travel to our Dublin office.

What You Will Do

• Proactively develop strong strategic business partnerships and trusted advisor relationships with the site leaders
• Partner with and between People COEs and global HRBP teams to deliver seamless human resources processes and programs.
• Advise deliver and drive adoption and execution of key HR program cycles including feedback compensation promotions job leveling and annual workforce planning.
• Manage the performance evaluation process as a core tool to promote a high-performing workplace. Provide performance coaching to people leaders working closely with the People Programs team on manager enablement and delivery.
• Partner with People Programs to develop and drive talent management strategies which support team growth and individual development plans.
• Partner with our Employee Relations Partners and Ops partners supporting employee relations issues and partnering with Legal as needed. Diagnose and solve underlying ER issues; develop and implement strategies to address them.
• Partner with TA COEs and shape recruiting strategies with managers; liaise with recruiters to provide insight on staffing needs position requirements how the role fits in the organization unique considerations and budget guidance.
• Champion and help operationalize inclusion by ensuring diversity equity and inclusion strategies are infused in our organizational design talent strategy and programs.
• Collaborate with the broader People team and cross-functional partners to build and roll-out employee experience initiatives
• As a member of the HRBP team this role may also create cross-functional initiatives requiring the ability to think beyond the aligned client group for broader impact and understanding.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• Minimum 4-6 years HRBP experience preferably with fast-growing technology companies
• Someone who is agile influential collaborative and pro-active.
• Business understanding knowledge professionalism; experience in all aspects of how a business operates
• Demonstrated track record of developing effective relationships across director levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to drive major initiatives through the organization
• Ability to be proactive to anticipate and provide alternatives and options to the business.
• Understanding the need to validate the existing culture before attempting to change; willing to ask questions and learn vs. telling and doing

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.
• Ability to prepare and make senior-level presentations and build a narrative based on collection and analysis of data.
• Ability to identify and effectively prioritise work.
• Ability to work with both onsite and distributed remote teams effectively.
• Ability and desire to effectively operate in ambiguous situations with a high degree of flexibility

Key Competencies & Skills

• Proactive and problem-solving approach
• Ability to prioritise and handle a heavy workload to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to initiate/develop systems and procedures
• Vital project planning and management skills
• Advanced capability in using Microsoft Excel & Workday HRIS an asset
• Excellent presentation and communication skills verbal and written
• Dedication to quality and high standards of work
• Self-starter able to work proactively
• Passion and enthusiasm for the role
• High level of flexibility
• In-depth knowledge of Irish and/or UK employment legislation
• Absolute confidentiality and integrity
• Awareness of own limitations and when to seek support/advice
• Ability to network negotiate and influence

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need a reasonable accommodation.

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