HR Manager, Cloud Imperium
$65-85.7k
Independent game developer
Job no longer available
Independent game developer
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$65-85.7k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create new depths of immersive storytelling with its gaming experiences.
Role
Who you are
- Current experience in but not limited to DEI initiatives, ER discussions and actions, and HR multi-state policies (global a plus)
- Highly knowledgeable regarding HR issues including multi-state compliance, privacy, and policy research and drafting
- Team player capable of wearing multiple hats
- Experience in the video games industry a big plus
- Related degree or certifications a plus
What the job involves
- Cloud Imperium Games is looking for an HR Manager to be the primary, go-to HR resource for employees in the Los Angeles, CA studio while also serving as a vital part of the global HR management team
- Partners with the leadership team to understand & execute the organizations human resource & talent strategy particularly as it relates to current & future talent needs, retention, performance, & succession planning
- Supports managers employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, & investigations
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, & new technologies in human resources & employment law
- Maintains strong working knowledge of all HR systems and provides support to People Analytics team and other global HR teams as needed
- Implements employee benefits programs by assessing benefit needs & trends; recommending benefit programs to management; obtaining & evaluating benefit contract bids; & designing & conducting educational programs on benefit programs
- Creates employee relations guidelines by preparing, updating, & recommending policies & procedures
- And such other duties and responsibilities assigned by Cloud Imperium Games reasonably consistent with employee’s skills and experience
Our take
Cloud Imperium Games is an independent game company that specializes in immersive storytelling. It is currently developing a highly anticipated PC space simulation game, Star Citizen, initially funded by a crowdfunding campaign, as well as Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player sidekick to Star Citizen staring the likes of Mark Hamill and Gillian Anderson.
Originally announced in 2012 and 2014, neither title has received an official release date. The appeal for backers, who have contributed over $500 million to the crowdfunding campaign, is that the games exist outside the norms of modern game development, and that the company seems to have stuck to its initial plans and trajectory rather than adapting towards an earlier release.
The company announced plans to increase operations and headcount across the years from 2022 to 2027, which could suggest a release date at the end of this 5-year plan. The fans remain engaged for now, but the company runs the risk of frustrating and alienating their donators and target audience the longer they have to wait. And bad press surrounding management at the company is unlikely to help.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2020
$17.3m
LATE VC
Dec 2018
$46m
LATE VC
Total funding: $181.3m
Company benefits
- Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (100% free for employee level coverage and subsidized for dependents)
- Employer funded tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement for qualified medical expenses up to $5,000 per employee and $15,000 per family
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability Leave
- Life Insurance & AD&D coverage
- 401(k) Plan with up to 4% company match
- Pet Insurance
- Discounted Gym Membership through CIGNA
- Yearly Flu-shot Clinic
- Employee Resource Groups for traditionally underrepresented groups, minorities and allies
Company HQ
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Chris Roberts
(Chairman & CEO)Worked for a combined 22 years as VP of New Technology at EA and CEO of Digital Anvil and Ascendant Pictures. They also spent 3 years as CCO of Bl!nk.
Ortwin Freyermuth
(Vice Chairman & Co-founder)Previoulsy CEO at Capella Films and Rising Star Pictures, as well as Board member at Turbulent and Principal Attorney at Freyermuth & Associates.
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