HR Director - Poway, CA

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing the company's HR plans in ways that support our mission and overall strategy in the People and Culture department at San Diego.  This position will be responsible for: 

• Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)  

• Develop plans for organizational growth structure  

• Develop and implement performance/change management plans  

• Decide and act on initiatives for equal opportunity, diversity, etc.  

• Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations  

• Ensure all procedures comply with regulations and best practices

• Analyze the effectiveness of HR operations and policies

• Re-engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency  

• Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs

• Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees

• Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring

• Provide proactive support, coaching and consultation in the development and implementation of key business and HR objectives and initiatives that affect human capital management and development, improve organizational performance, managerial and organizational capabilities.

• Act as point of contact and coordinate all disciplinary and grievance queries.

• Partner with management to explain and illustrate various HR policies, procedures, and legal regulations.

• Ensure accurate employee records maintenance

• Drive end to end employee life cycle management from onboarding to offboarding

• Lead negotiations with relevant HR consultancy agencies such as benefits and insurance companies

• Plan, organize, and control activities and actions of the HR department including oversight of department goals, objectives, systems and budget

• Experience with performance/change management  

• Experience managing and administering HRIS, ATS systems and maintaining HR intranet

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HR / OD consulting / counselling, leadership, coaching, facilitation, project management, labor relations, grievance management, and employment law

• Experience in strategic planning and implementation

• Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment etc.)

• Tools/Technology /Knowledge

• Aptitude in communicating and public speaking  

Other Criteria

• Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification...

• BSc/BA in business, HR, social sciences or related field; MSc/MA/MBA is preferable  

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience including 5+ years in HR management at companies with over 100 employees

• Certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) is a plus

• Additionally, you should possess

  • Strong communication

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

  • Well-organized with excellent leadership qualities  

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint functionalities

Daybreak Games is a leading online gaming company, offering immersive entertainment experiences for PC and console players worldwide. Through its platform daybreakgames.com, the company delivers engaging multiplayer games and vibrant online communities. To create innovative and engaging online gaming experiences that connect players around the world and inspire communities to play, compete, and grow together.