People Specialist, FACEIT
HR Advisory & Compliance
$60-110k
2 days a week in office
Gaming platform for online multiplayer games
Open for applications
Gaming platform for online multiplayer games
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$60-110k
2 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To further the esports ecosystem by offering players of all levels the chance to compete in a competitive environment with the games they love.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate for this position will reside in the metro NYC area with the ability to work out of our office in NYC twice per week.
- 5+ years of experience as an HR Advisory, HR Specialist, or similar HR role, preferably in a multinational or fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels and build strong working relationships
- Solid understanding of US employment laws and multi-state HR compliance requirements
- Proactive, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, with a focus on practical solutions
- Experience with HRIS systems and Jira is a plus, with strong organizational and data management skills
- Exposure to global or multinational HR practices is a plus
- Knowledge of the Canadian employment law is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus
What the job involves
- The People Specialist, HR Advisory & Compliance provides comprehensive HR support and advice to employees and managers across the organization.
- This role is responsible for handling day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment law, and assisting with employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.
- The HR Advisor acts as a key point of contact for HR-related queries and works to ensure the smooth implementation of HR policies and procedures
- This position reports to our Director, People Advisory & Compliance
- Regional HR Advisory and Services:
- Provide HR partnership for strategic and operational HR initiatives in the US region, offering day-to-day HR support and execution of strategies
- Act as a key advisor to the US team, understanding business needs and providing HR solutions to support growth and organizational goals
- Keep PC&S team informed on relevant HR trends and regulatory updates that may impact the business, building relationships to gain support for HR initiatives
- Advise leaders and employees on HR policies and procedures, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational practices
- Ensure compliance with US employment laws, covering federal, state, and local requirements, and manage employee-related legal processes as needed
- Implement and update HR policies and procedures to align with local regulations and organizational practices
- Support efforts to improve the work environment, employee engagement, and company culture through HR programs
- Identify and address strategic, operational, or compliance-related HR risks
- Support HR administrative tasks, coordinating with the HR Shared Services team to maintain accurate employee records
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to align US recruiting efforts with company-wide hiring strategies
- Collaborate with Learning & Development to support onboarding programs and deliver learning initiatives for new hires and employees
- Partner with Global HR Teams:
- Work closely with global HR Business Partners to implement and adapt global HR initiatives to meet regional needs
- Support key HR processes in the US, including performance management, organizational changes, and compensation planning
- Assist in implementing global Learning & Development initiatives to close performance gaps and enhance employee development
- Address employee relations matters as needed, in consultation with global HRBPs and management
- Contribute to organizational design initiatives and support HR aspects of restructuring when required
Our take
Young people are increasingly turning away from traditional media, and gaming has in recent years become a professional spectator sport that draws huge online crowds. FACEIT is a competitive gaming platform that allows developers to run their own online tournaments, providing ranking charts, skill-based matchmaking and anti-cheat software to ensure that these events are as fair as any traditional sporting competition.
The esports market is projected to be worth about £4.5 billion globally by 2030, and FACEIT has attracted large scale investments as it continues to innovate in this market. Not all of its moves have panned out - for instance its foray into crypto gaming in 2022 could have come at a better time, but its pivot to non-intrusive in-game advertising has been well received by developers and is a testament to the adaptability of the company.
FACEIT is continuing to release and support new gaming products, for instance a car racing tournament released in colloboration with RENNSPORT, where established esports teams and car manufacturers will compete for a prize pool of €500,000. An Overwatch tournament launched in 2024 with a cash prize pool of $170,000. As the esports market shows no sign of slowing down, FACEIT will remain in a strong position to grow alongside it.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2019
$12m
SERIES B
Jan 2016
$15m
SERIES A
Total funding: $29m
Company benefits
- Fully remote or relocation to London supported
- Private Medical Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Cashback on dental care
- Lunch provided daily (when you’re in the office!)
- Kitchen stocked with refreshments (coffee machines everywhere – our founding team is Italian after all!)
- Company book club, and gaming nights
- Flexible working environment
- Company (virtual) drinks session every Friday
- Quarterly team outings
- Your professional growth is important to us. We provide ongoing training opportunities
- And best of all Free Premium FACEIT user account
Leadership
Niccolo Maisto
(CEO)Started their career as an investment banker at Nomura. Has an MBA from New York University.
Alessandro Avallone
(Chief Gaming Officer)#1 Italian Professional Gamer and World Champion with over 17 years of experience in the video-games industry.
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