The Role
Manage HR policies, employee records, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, expatriate administration, training, and employee lifecycle processes across seven studio locations. The role supports leaders and employees, maintains HR metrics and systems, contributes to HR projects, and ensures consistent practices in a fast-growing, international creative organization.
Summary Generated by Built In
With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a HR Generalist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle, overseeing HR policies and procedures, and supporting the overall HR function for our 7 studio locations. You will help our leaders and staff understand best practices and develop procedures as Larian grows.
Responsibilities
- Policy Development: Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies and initiatives aligned with Larian's environment, goals, and ethos, in coordination with Larian global HR.
- Ensure policies are communicated effectively to employees and consistently applied across the studios.
- HR Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records, update HR databases, and generate reports related to employee demographics, turnover, and other HR metrics, supporting business decision-making as required.
- Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, grievances, and conflict resolution; help ensure a positive work environment and address any concerns or disputes that arise.
- Benefits and Compensation: Assist in conducting compensation and benefits analysis and make recommendations for adjustments.
- Employee Life Cycle: Manage the employee experience throughout the employee life cycle.
- Performance Management: Assist in implementing and managing performance appraisal systems, and ensure strategies and processes remain aligned with the company's talent management and workforce plans to enhance employee engagement and sustain business growth.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies; stay up to date with changes in labor legislation, and update HR practices and policies accordingly.
- Expat Management: Manage all aspects of expatriate administration, including visa processing, accommodation, tax considerations, and relocation. Ensure compliance with local and international laws, and oversee end-to-end processes for expat and dependent transitions.
- Training: Assess training needs, and implement and monitor training programs.
- HR Projects: Participate in various HR projects.
Requirements
- Proven working experience as an HR Generalist
- People-oriented and results-driven
- Up-to-date understanding of current pay rates, benefits, and industry trends
- Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Excellent active listening, negotiation, collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Experience working in fast-growing companies and creative industries
- Demonstrable ability to own, execute, and deliver on short- and long-term projects
- This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration
What We Offer
- An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organised by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
Skills Required
- Proven working experience as an HR Generalist
- People-oriented and results-driven approach
- Up-to-date understanding of pay rates, benefits, and industry trends
- Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Excellent active listening, negotiation, collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Experience working in fast-growing companies and creative industries
- Ability to own, execute, and deliver short- and long-term projects
- Availability for full-time, on-site work
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards
