Senior HR Business Partner

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is one of the leaders in entertainment, with a rich portfolio of well-known brands worldwide. In Ukraine Ubisoft has two studios, Ubisoft Kyiv and Ubisoft Odesa, which focus on strengthening Ubisoft's presence on all platforms, with the main expertize in PC. Ubisoft Kyiv was established in 2008 and is one of the biggest GameDev studios in Ukraine that collaborated on blockbusters like Assassin's Creed®, Far Cry®, Steep®, Watch Dogs®, Trials®, Rainbow Six®, Ghost Recon ® and more. Ubisoft Odesa was opened in March 2018 and takes part in the development of Ubisoft's world-known franchises.

Job Description:

Develops and integrates all aspects of Talent Management in workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development and talent retention and ensures alignment with strategic priorities and core values.

Develops and executes a full, talent lifecycle leadership development program that includes assessment/selection, hi potential programs, onboarding, assimilation and ongoing development.

Assesses organizational health and performance data and generates insight for improvement and/or develops interventions to address needs; improves organizational effectiveness.

Assists with all aspects of change management associated with Learning and Organizational Development processes and initiatives assuring successful, ongoing implementation and value.

Participates as a collaborative team member with other HRBPs to provide consistent and professional service to all stakeholders in production departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Induction Program

· Driving, ensuring and further improving the induction process for production teams

1. 2. Performance Management & Career development

Performance appraisal

• Keeping updated real time planning throughout the year with all types of appraisals (new hires, contract, project milestones, annual appraisals, performance issues)
• Holding the performance review process (update all application, follow-up on progress, finalize it in agreed deadlines)
• Managing all issues with the performance management application
• Performing analyses after each annual appraisal period and provides to HRM and manages reports on low performers and HIPOs

Career development

• Creating and implementing the development plans (through individual discussions) with regular follow-ups. Report on these meetings and results
• Manage Level-up Process
• Career changes/movements (horizontally and vertically)
• Coaching & training managers on how to develop their teams

1. 3. Training & Development

• Identifying training needs following the performance appraisal process
• Creating the training plan (technical and soft skills) together with the managers
• Budget proposal for implementing the training plan
• Implement the training plan (identifying providers, ensuring the contracts are closed with the agreed providers -PO, training administration)
• Follow up and track on return of investment from training plan

1. 4. Employee Retention

• Create risk assessment for each employee and proactively identify departure risks and contingency options
• Propose and implement retention strategy
• Implement retention policy once agreed at studio level together with HR MNG and Producers or Studio Director
• Develop and implement preventing measures for staff leaving

1. 5. Staff Turnover & Exit Interviews

• Keeping monthly track
• Identifying causes and notifying the HR MNG about it monthly
• Organize exit interviews
• Centralize information form exit interviews
• Share centralized information from exit interview with HR MNG for a further action plan

1. 6. Organizational Development

• Organizational chart update
• Job descriptions update (including alignment with all HQ amendments)
• Communication to teams on JD (profiles) updates
• Create new job descriptions when new jobs are created
• Keep track of and report on Headcount

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration or related field is a plus
  
• 4+ years of experience in HR as Generalist or People Partner
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Power Point)
  
• Proficient in English, written and spoken
  
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  
• A true people person! easy-going, willing and engaging
  
• Ability to provide coaching and feedback; facilitation skills
  
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to handle multiple demands and priorities
  
• Hands-on attitude

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Problem-solving and open-minded;
  
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change;
  
• Strong leadership skills, autonomous and proactive attitude, results-oriented;
  
• Sense of initiative, attention to details;
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken;
  
• Updating job knowledge proactively;
  

UBISOFT OFFERS:

• We are proud of our games and we would like you to feel the same way
• You will have covered vacation of 20 working days and paid sick leaves
• Since we value health you'll have an access to Medical\Life insurance after the first 3 months
• If you'd like to further improve your English/French we have the courses in studio
• If you get hungry you can grab some of the fresh fruits that are available in the office each week
• You'll work with amazing colleagues all over the world
• You'll join great, friendly and full of energy HR team

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players' lives with original and memorable gaming experience. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

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