jobref	537HR:
location	nationwide (alberta, canada)
position	**CANADA: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: FULL RELOCATION AND SIX FIGURE SALARY
type	permanent
salary	£ 6
package	full corporate bens and relocation
start	17.09.2008

Part of the world’s largest game studios, has created some of the world's best-selling titles and award-winning titles. The games have continually achieved critical and commercial success. All of our published titles are in the top 5% highest rated at www.gamerankings.com; in fact we have 6 games in the top 1% highest rated games of all time! Today close to 500 staff at its two locations and continues to grow. We have sold over 20 million games (including engine licenses) in the past ten years! Our games have received many top industry awards, and we are proud that our Edmonton studio location has been recognized as a top employer in Canada, awarded the following for 2008: * Canada's Top 100 Employers ** Financial Post Canada's Top 10 Best Companies to Work For Dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead Quality in the Workplace objectives. This role is a member of the studio leadership team, reporting jointly to the General Manager and to the VP of HR for Games. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for the overall stewardship of culture, setting clear direction and priorities for the studio within the HR realm in partnership with the wider Human Resources organization. • Stewardship of all HR activities and projects for the studios, including but not limited to: workforce planning & analysis, talent acquisition, relocation, work visas, orientation, performance management, employee relations, benefits, compensation and training & development. • Consults with multiple business stakeholders to proactively evolve and adapt HR programs and practices to successfully navigate and compete within a dynamic industry. • Leading and developing an award winning and high performance Human Resources team. • Ensuring that it’s the best place for team-oriented talent. QUALIFICATIONS: • Successful completion of a related degree program for a recognized post secondary institute. • Completion of course work in HR training, management, strategic planning, finance, marketing, communications, conflict resolution and coaching is preferred. • A minimum of 7+ years of progressively complex human resources generalist experience in a medium to large-sized organization (multi-location, multinational – Canada & US preferred) combined with a minimum of 4+ years of management experience leading direct reports and assessing/strategically planning human resource services is required. • Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment highly desirable. • Relevant HR experience in a software development, entertainment or comparable creative, high technology environment is preferred. • Proven track record of successful HR development as a valued business partner in a creative organization • Strong facilitation skills through all modes of communication (written and verbal). • Strong interpersonal skills that will support the effectiveness of conflict resolution (seek to understand, and then be understood), as well as the ability to successfully partner with a variety of multidisciplinary senior management • Analytical ability, including the capability to generate meaningful quantitative and qualitative analysis accompanied by insightful interpretation that can be applied in strategic or tactical decision making. • Teamwork - demonstrated ability to work in and lead teams of individuals from a variety of functional areas. • Communication skills - outstanding communicator, both written and verbal, including the ability to influence peer and executive management. • Quality of work – able to complete complex tasks consistently, both for quality and quantity • Flexibility – able to successfully facilitate and implement HR processes in a highly creative environment • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

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