About the Role
As the Senior HR Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth, compliant, and people-focused HR operations and engagement. You'll partner closely with US management and employees to provide guidance, improve processes, and help create an exceptional employee experience. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR Professional, who enjoys both operational excellence and employee engagement within an international team. If you're someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day HR operations with strategic people initiatives, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values building strong relationships across the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on all US HR matters including HR policy, workplace concerns, and employment-related questions.
- Partner with managers to navigate difficult conversations and people situations, to support employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain and update policies accordingly.
- Oversee payroll coordination in partnership with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and data accuracy within HR systems.
- Responsible for benefits administration and coordinating with external vendors as needed.
- Produce internal HR reporting (headcount, turnover, compensation) and manage government compliance reporting including EEO-1, ACA, and other required filings.
- Support recruiting coordination and ATS administration as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
- Support the HR Director on strategic org-wide HR initiatives.
Requirements
- 5 years of HR experience ideally in a generalist role.
- Specialist in US employment law as well as working knowledge of core HR disciplines: employee relations, performance management, employment law, and HR operations.
- Hands-on experience with benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance.
- Experience supporting managers and employees across a variety of HR matters.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills — you build trust quickly and communicate with clarity.
- A proactive, approachable, and service-oriented mindset with a collaborative working style.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a track record of following through.
- Experience working within international teams.
- Experience in a gaming, technology or digital entertainment company.
- Exposure to compensation, talent management, or HR project work.
Skills
- US employment law
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- HR operations
- Benefits administration
- Leave management
- HR compliance
- HRIS
- Payroll platforms
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Company fun days and parties
- Free game swag (such as plushies)
- Medical, dental, and vision care benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Lifestyle Benefits Program
- Employee Learning Program
About the Company
- KingsIsle Entertainment, established in 2005, is a proven MMO hit-maker with 50+ million registered users across both of our MMO games with vibrant and strong communities.
- Our award-winning game Wizard101 is currently in its 13th year and Pirate101 is in its 9th.
- We attribute our success to great people, and we recognize the value of every team member.
- We work hard and have fun, whether with lunchtime gaming sessions or office outings to the movies.
- The working environment, friendly teammates, and support for growing careers contribute to the long tenures many enjoy at KingsIsle.
Equal Opportunity
- Diverse and welcoming teams from all backgrounds
