Senior HRBP

ABOUT THIS POSITION 

As a Senior Human Resource Business Partner, reporting into the HR Manager, you will work to drive seamless HR processes, coach and oversee HR Generalists, lead key initiatives, and support HR program cycles such as feedback, compensation, and performance reviews. You'll provide coaching to leaders, address employee relations concerns, and ensure compliance with HR policies and legislation. Additionally, you’ll champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, while supporting immigration and cross-functional initiatives.

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.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee performance and development.
• Administer and improve HR policies and procedures, stay informed of legislative changes and make updates as needed.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions on workforce planning, engagement strategies, and performance improvements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation strategies, including salary benchmarking, performance-based rewards, and structured frameworks for promotions, cost-of-living adjustments, and compensation reviews, to ensure competitive, equitable, and goal-aligned pay practices.
• Address employee relations issues, partner with Legal when necessary, to diagnose and resolve concerns and implement strategic solutions.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into organizational design, talent strategy, and HR programs.
• Ownership of HRIS modules, including system configuration, testing, and maintenance, to ensure accurate processing, compliance, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee immigration processes, including visas, work permits, and relocations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and a seamless employee experience.
• Manage and/or oversee HR team members
• Administrative duties as required
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sr. HRBP, ideally within fast-growing technology companies.
• Minimum 2 years experience in people leadership.
• 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.
• 3+ years experience with an HRIS platform managing the back end and set up of platform  (Dayforce would be considered a plus)
• 3+ years experience in compensation management.
• 3+ years experience in benefits management.
• Experience working with remote or geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of an organization.
• As a member of the HRBP team, this role may also create cross-functional initiatives, requiring the ability to think beyond the norm for broader impact and understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, influence and lead major initiatives across an organization.
• Experience in using data and metrics to guide decisions, identify trends, and create clear, actionable reports for senior leaders.
• Understanding the importance of understanding and validating the existing culture before initiating change; willing to ask questions and learn rather than assume and act.
• Practical experience providing formal/informal executive coaching and development in all areas of guidance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.
• Ability to prepare and execute senior-level presentations. Building a narrative based on collection and analysis of data.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in ambiguous situations, demonstrating a high level of flexibility

**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.