GAMURS Group Hiring for Chief People Officer at Remote Full Time

The GAMURS Group is a world-leading esports, gaming, and entertainment media network. The Group collectively creates, publishes and distributes content to over 100m fans globally each month.

The GAMURS Group is seeking a capable and talented Chief People Officer to join the CEO and COO in this journey to redefine gaming and entertainment media. With numerous offices around the world and a team of over 250 people, the company operates on a 24/7 basis. Team members enjoy the benefits of working in a young, rapidly growing company offering its staff great benefits such as unlimited paid leave, a flexible work environment, and a generous bonus/benefits policy. The company engages in highly accretive acquisitions, which has leapfrogged the business, reach and revenue swiftly, along with continued organic growth of the underlying business.

Founded in 2015, the GAMURS Group is not your traditional media business. We think and operate differently. We’re a data-led business focused on growing our audience and website traffic through engaging/compelling content. Our publications serve over 70m monthly sessions, and our unique social media offering commands a following of 25m individuals.

The GAMURS Group is looking for a Chief People Officer (CPO) to create the strategy and vision that will drive the Group’s continued success. Reporting to the CEO, you will play a strategic business partnering role in working with the leadership team in helping set and build the people needs for the Group’s future development plans. As the CPO, you will be responsible for all aspects of the HR function. Creating and leading the Group’s talent strategy and corporate-culture initiatives, ensuring we continue to live and breathe our company values across all aspects of the company’s operations.

Role and Responsibilities:
Manage employee relation issues for all international staff, including coordinating and engaging with field office-based HR staff. In conjunction with legal local counsel, ensure compliance with the U.S. and international labour laws, supporting audits as necessary

Manage the full gamut of the employee lifecycle at GAMURS

Build out the optimal HR resources for GAMURS across the globe, working with and building new HR capabilities in relevant territories

Manage the recruiting, selection and onboarding processes. Work with management to ensure the selection of the right candidates for all positions

Build out the HR capabilities of the Group to ensure they continue to match the needs of the business

Lead the development and execution of employee engagement and retention strategies, plans, and initiatives, including the design and implementation of a training, mentoring and professional development and succession plan

Provide strategy and oversight of the administration of our compensation, benefits, and HR systems and process

Work collaboratively with the leadership team, line managers, HR team, and other stakeholders to build a culture of excellence and innovation at GAMURS

Advise the executive team on relevant compliance and employment laws and introduce best practices to protect the Group

Develop effective strategies for identifying skill gaps within the workforce

Assist in setting the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives

Develop the people performance measures that support the Group’s strategic direction

Manage compensation and benefits administration, including 401(K)

Manage employee welfare, wellness and health programs for domestic and international staff, including employee work health and safety

Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team

Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team

Manage any third parties to which the payroll service may be outsourced

Ensure that employee record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies

Managing the delivery of relevant reports and data when required

Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelor in Human Resources or Master’s in Human Resources

8+ years experience in global HR, including USA

A strategic thinker with experience in building and managing global employee recruiting, hiring, and retention programmes

A strong open, and transparent communicator and influencer

Exceptional analytical and business acumen skills

An understanding of workforce planning and resource forecasting for a rapidly growing business

Experience in incorporating data, people analytics software and technology to drive productivity and culture within the HR function

Develop and implement compensation strategies and planning for the company

Relevant experience with global payroll and accounting systems and software

A clear understanding of global HR compliance requirements (particularly USA employment standards)

Experience in creating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in multiple territories

Exceptional emotional intelligence

Develop training and management mentoring programs

Skill in developing company policies

Optimize the use of people analytics software to manage talent

Conduct executive coaching and leadership training

Lead benefits and retirement plan administration

Strong leadership and communication skills with an understanding of reporting to a Board of Directors

Experience in the media sector or related industries at an executive level

Culture at GAMURS

At GAMURS, we promote a friendly and supportive environment to ensure you are always learning and improving. We embody our values of honesty, openness, innovation and initiative, ensuring people love being at GAMURS and enjoy what they do while working in a collaborative office.

You’ll also have access to the following benefits:
Unlimited Paid Annual Leave

6-Month Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance Plan

401k Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Study Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Workplace Arrangement

If this role sounds perfect for you and you’re passionate about what we’re doing, please click the apply button to submit your application, including a CV and cover letter detailing the career path.

GAMURS does not discriminate in any way. GAMURS encourages applications from minorities, all genders and races and any qualified applicant.