Reporting To: CEO
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Bangalore, India (Near Indiranagar Metro Station)
About Lila Games:
At Lila Games, we are on a mission to redefine gaming. We believe in a culture of relentless pursuit of excellence, accountability, and deep ownership. We are not just building games; we are building a legacy. As we grow, we seek a driven and visionary HR leader to join us in this journey.
Role Overview:
The Senior Manager/Associate Director HR will be the strategic partner to the CEO, playing a critical role in shaping the company's culture and driving team productivity. This role demands a hands-on HR expert with a strong work ethic, capable of steering the HR function with a consultative approach, aligning people practices with business goals, and fostering a high-performance environment. You will directly influence the company's success by managing KPIs, enhancing team productivity, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies that align with Lila's mission and high-performance culture.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, providing insights on organizational design, workforce planning, and people challenges.
- Lead the execution of company-wide KPI management, driving accountability and performance at all levels.
- Evaluate and optimize organizational structures to enhance efficiency and team effectiveness.
2. Talent Acquisition & Management
- Drive end-to-end talent acquisition, identifying top-tier talent that aligns with Lila's values and high standards.
- Oversee onboarding processes to integrate new hires seamlessly into the company's dynamic environment.
- Design and implement career development frameworks, succession planning, and high-impact performance management systems.
- Lead employer branding efforts to position Lila as a top employer within the gaming industry.
3. Employee Engagement & Development
- Create programs to boost employee engagement, commitment, and alignment with company goals.
- Manage the performance review process, ensuring goal-setting and evaluations are consistent, transparent, and drive growth.
- Provide leadership and management coaching and support, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and professional development.
4. HR Operations & Compliance
- Develop and maintain HR policies, systems, and processes that uphold legal compliance and best practices.
- Handle complex employee relations issues with tact and fairness, ensuring a consistent approach to disciplinary and grievance matters.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on strategic HR leadership, preferably within fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Proven track record in talent acquisition, people management, and developing high-performance cultures.
- Strong consultative skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and drive people-related strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.
- Experience in the gaming or technology industry is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of ATS, sourcing tools, and recruitment marketing techniques & leveraging AI.
- High degree of resilience, a proactive can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a demanding, results-driven environment.
