HR Generalist (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX

RETRO STUDIOS:
Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting-edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence.

Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Partner with the HR and Operations teams to identify opportunities where we can support the staff’s needs to increase employee engagement.  
  • Support the studio staff with HR-related inquiries and requests.
  • Assist with the proper maintenance and storage of employee personnel records.
  • Streamline, document and organize established HR department processes.
  • Research and investigate new services that could improve our existing practices or advance the studio’s objectives.
  • Assist with various initiatives including performance management, annual reviews, new hire orientation, and offboarding processes.
  • Partner with Retro Studios and Nintendo’s recruiting teams on projects and initiatives.
  • Support the effective communication of studio-wide policies.
  • Collaborate with the Operations and Human Resources teams on projects and assignments.
  • Cross-train with other HR team members to ensure consistency of service within the department.
  • Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties.  The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional HR experience required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably focusing on Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or Business Administration.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive material with tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.
  • Must be comfortable researching subjects and generating solutions to unique issues with little direction provided.
  • Able to adapt to frequent change and manage competing demands.
  • Able to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be able to demonstrate strong empathy and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Familiar with metrics and data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and engagement.
  • Experience in company policy development, organizational development.
  • Prior project management experience is preferred.

Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.

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