Senior HR Business Partner

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Job Description

As a Talent Business Partner, you'll provide strategic advisory and guidance to senior leaders that set our Sydney team up for success. 
Reporting to the Talent Business Partner Director, you’ll be the connecting link and conduit between the Talent department and senior leaders. With your deep understanding of HR and the realities of the business, you’ll help align talent strategies with key objectives of the business. 
What you’ll do: 
Strategic partnerships 

• Collaborate with the Talent Business Partner Director and business leaders to understand organizational priorities and business objectives and connect the implementation of strategic HR initiatives to encourage the achievement of those goals. 

Leadership engagement and guidance 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, fostering a culture of open communication and ensuring a fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures. 
• Monitor the well-being and engagement of senior leaders and their core teams, using an evidence-based and data informed approach as well as employee insights to guide decision-making and increase team cohesion and efficiency. 
• Cultivate strong partnerships with business leaders and offer guidance on complex HR matters. 
• Work closely with other HR stakeholders to ensure short term and/or operational needs are in alignment with the desired strategic HR vision. 
  

Talent management 

• Translate business needs by providing input into workforce planning, development, and engagement programs to ensure the organization’s talent needs are effectively met for the long term. 
  

Change management 

• Consult and provide input into organizational change initiatives, including organizational design, culture transformation, and employee engagement efforts to drive a culture of accountability and empowerment. 

Qualifications

• A deep understanding of all HR functions, employment legislation, and best practices 
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to lead, coach, and support various levels of the business 
• Proficiency in comprehending the organization's business model and industry trends for aligning talent strategies 
• Competence in developing long-term plans and HR initiatives that contribute to achieving organizational goals 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills 
• The ability to positively influence and guide stakeholders towards HR-related solutions and decisions 
• Ability to identify HR challenges and propose creative and effective solutions 
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive HR matters 

Additional Information

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Flexible work arrangements
• Choice of paid parking or public transport expenses
• Paid parental leave
• Quarterly Rostered Days Off (in addition to Annual Leave)
• Paid time off to volunteer

Ubisoft is committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing solutions in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Take entertainment to the next level. Join us and create the unknown.

For this role you'd need to work from our Sydney studio a few days a week. 

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes submitted by staffing or placement agencies or recruiters
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines