Human Resources Director

Massive is an award winning AAA-development studio, fully owned by Ubisoft Entertainment. Massive are a multinational team of nearly 450 passionate craftsmen from 35 different countries.

We all share a desire to create games we can be proud of, while having fun doing it. And have no doubt – the passion and creativity at Massive go far beyond video games. Here you will find colleagues that use their spare time for anything from climbing rocks or producing music to playing squash or even designing clothes for dogs.

Our ambition is to create the best games and user experience possible while having fun doing it. Creativity and quality are our top priorities.
The studio was founded in 1997, and brought into the Ubisoft family in 2008. Our latest project Tom Clancy’s The Division was released in March 2016. We also develop our own technology, the Snowdrop Engine, while simultaneously working to take Uplay PC to the next level.

Responsibilities
This is what we think you can do:
Develop organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.

Implement human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

Manage human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.

Develop human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.

Support management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate:

The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders across all mediums.
Proven experience managing a busy and demanding workload.
Be fluent in written and spoken Swedish and English.
Very good knowledge of modern employer branding, social media strategies and story telling.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related field(s); Master's degree preferred
2. 5-8 years of HR experience in a high volume hiring environment, with at least 3-5 years of experience leading an HR team or as line manager within business.
3. Demonstrated ability to link HR practices to the needs of the business
4. Experience leading an organization through annual HR practices, including performance management and goal setting, merit/bonus planning, benefits open enrollment, succession planning, etc.
5. Process management skills, with experience in continuous process improvement

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package with additional benefits, pension, generous flexible benefits and personal development in a strong and fast growing company that is absolute top ranked on global scale.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Longing to be part of a fun, creative and passionate workplace? We can offer you this and more in an open and friendly environment where you will work with some of the best craftsmen in the industry. We have great support from Ubisoft and an uncompromising dedication to remain a top quality AAA development studio. Are you up for it? Come aboard for the ride!

We value diversity at Massive and promote a family-friendly culture and a gender-balanced work environment, where equal opportunities play a meaningful role in the day-to-day operations of our studio.

Massive Entertainment is a premier producer of games and interactive entertainment for the global market. The studio is located in Malmö, Sweden and fully owned by Ubisoft Entertainment, the world’s third largest independent video game publisher. We are around 450 people from 32 different countries working together to produce major titles such as World in Conflict, Far Cry 3 and our new release Tom Clancy’s The Division.

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences. We build worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise, fun and adventure as well as opportunities for learning and self-discovery.

At Ubisoft, you’ll grow and collaborate with highly talented teams from around the world. Our massively friendly work environment will inspire you to go above and beyond to create experiences and brands people will fall in love with.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please apply asap. If you have any questions, please contact Carl-Rafael Fredson at Green Search & selection AB 0703-817080