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HR Operations Specialist (Temporary)

Rockstar Games · Manhattan, New York, United States

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 a Temporary HR Operations Specialist to join our global HR team, in New York. The ideal candidate will be analytically minded, meticulously organized, and will have knowledge of HR Operations including strong HRIS experience implementing HR processes, programs, and system improvements for a complex global organization. This position reports to the Senior HR Operations Manager in the US.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. 

WHAT WE DO

  • The Rockstar Games HR Team is responsible for empowering our employees to reach their greatest potential and create the ground-breaking games we’re known for.
  • We partner with senior leadership to drive proactive strategies of engagement, wellbeing, operations, and learning & development.
  • We collaborate with our global HR Partners to develop new initiatives and programs to bring out the best in our teams.
  • We ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive working environment through guidance, compliance, and leading by example.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in global HR workstreams and work closely with the Senior HR Operations Manager to drive quality and timely delivery of critical milestones.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance HR process and recommend system improvements.
  • Coordinate and triage internal communications across global HR and partner teams.
  • Create and maintain documentation on processes, programs, handbooks and user guides.
  • Play an active role in designing and performing regular audits to maintain data integrity across transactional systems.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR and employment law.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3+ years of HR experience partnering with a client group or business unit in HR operations areas (including payroll, benefits, and HRIS management).
  • Solid knowledge and experience using Workday or similar HRIS, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe, and Monday.com.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and credibility across teams.
  • Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple actions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work with discretion on confidential and sensitive tasks.

PLUSES

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

  • Global HR experience with large matrix environments.  
  • Passion for Rockstar and our games.
  • Previous HR experience within creative industries, i.e. video games, film, television, music.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

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.

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.  

 

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

*NY Base Pay Range
$80,000—$105,000 USD

HR pay context

Based on 1,166 disclosed HR salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $120K/year, with most offers between $90K and $162K (10th–90th percentile: $71K–$195K).

This posting lists $80K–$105K, below the $120K market median.

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