HR Business Partner - US Operations (West Coast)

<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Enter the game! </span></p> <p><br><a href="https://playactivate.com/roseville" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Activate </span></a><span>is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities across Canada and the US. It takes entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity to create live-action gaming experiences.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">We are amidst a substantial expansion spanning Canada, the US, and beyond into the global market. To fortify this growth, we are in search of a proficient HR Business Partner - US Operations.<span> </span><span>This role will be responsible for various HR activities to support people and culture development at Activate Games across Store Operations across the US. The incumbent in this role will have key responsibilities in employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, policy implementation, training and development, and special projects as required. </span><span> </span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">This job is dependent on an individual’s ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. This is a full-time position that will work remote,<span> </span><span>with travel requirements</span>. Join us in this dynamic journey as we traverse borders and elevate our operational excellence to new heights.</span><br></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Essential Job Functions</span><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span>Performance and Employee Development<br><br></span></em></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Provide advice and guidance to Store Operations Leaders for all areas of HR including employee relations, employee development, policy compliance, recruitment, and training</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Act as a cultural champion to promote an agile performance driven environment where all team members are encouraged to pursue and realize their full potential</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Lead and resolve workplace investigations as required while adhering to company standards and complying with applicable laws and regulations</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Work closely with employees and management to coordinate the workplace claims process </span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Support Health & Safety initiatives, recommend and implement disability management practices, accessibility and the accommodation processes</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Coach and develop the Operations team on performance expectations, action plans for development, career growth, and learning opportunities</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span>Policy Administration </span></em></span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure policy compliance within US regions Activate operates, by reviewing and adapting policies, and delivering policy coaching and/or training </span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Assist in development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Update current policies and procedures on a regular basis based on given information</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Aid in creating and implementing a long-term Human Resource vision, strategy, and tactics in alignment with organizational objectives</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Utilize data to identify trends and diagnose organizational effectiveness issues</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span>Talent Acquisition</span></em></span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span>Partner with hiring leads to support and facilitate talent sourcing and acquisition including creating job descriptions, posting available positions, interviewing, and onboarding</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Provide guidance and support to collaborators to enable successful hiring and selection of staff for Activate store locations</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Track efficiencies of the hiring process; measure success of candidate hiring process</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Use HRIS system to effectively manage the hiring process and candidate pool</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span>Qualifications</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span>Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or related field</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>5+ years of related HR work experience</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>In depth experience with multiple states employment requirements including California employment</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Proven ability to conduct thorough workplace investigations</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing relationships</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Quick learner, creative, self-motivated and detail-oriented</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Strong ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Experience adapting to new technologies, with hands-on experience across HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Ability to travel up to 25% of the time</span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold"><span>The Perks</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><span>Competitive salary</span></li> <li><span>Benefits package</span></li> <li><span>Paid time off</span></li> <li><span>Casual dress </span></li> <li><span>Employee discount</span><br></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">About Activate:</span><br>Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live-action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US<span> </span><span>and beyond into the global market</span>. For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames.<br><br>Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose.<br><br>We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.</p>

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