HR Generalist

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is seeking an HR Generalist for our Carlsbad, CA office. This is an amazing opportunity to grow your career in HR, learning to excel in all areas of the HR function. 

The ideal candidate will thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment, be exceptionally responsive, and demonstrate strong follow-through. A professional attitude, flexible approach, and a desire to help others are critical attributes for success. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.    

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games HR Team is responsible for providing the tools and support to empower our employees to reach their greatest potential.
• We partner with company leadership to drive proactive strategies of engagement, wellbeing, operations, and learning & organizational development.
• We collaborate with our global HR Partners to develop new initiatives and programs to bring out the best in our teams and the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all new hire onboarding tasks and processes, from hand-off by Talent Acquisition to the post-first-day experience.
• Act as point of contact for all timekeeping issues to ensure accuracy and completeness for payroll and reporting requirements.
• Maintain our HRIS (Workday) to ensure employee information is updated and accurate.
• Support, manage, and communicate all compliance related policies and best practices for the studios.
• Support and coordinate benefits-related programs and policies.
• Manage the entire leave of absence process.
• Assist with the termination process as needed.
• Support projects and partner with our COEs, from Learning & Organizational Development and HR Operations.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with the Development teams as required across all Rockstar studios.
• Support the Senior HR team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in HR or related field.
• Experience with Workday (HRIS).
• Passion for Rockstar and our games.
• Always display approachability and professionalism.
• Always demonstrate discretion and confidentiality, while working in the best interest of the company.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively ensuring that all relevant parties are informed of project status/changes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Previous HR experience within the Creative Industries – video games, film, television, music – would be beneficial.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.