Vice President - People

March 17

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Second Dinner

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Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game studio based in California. The company is known for creating fun and engaging games, with a focus on building a diverse team of talented individuals passionate about gaming. Despite being a small studio, Second Dinner has big dreams and is committed to making some of the best games in the world. The company is actively hiring and offers opportunities for individuals who are passionate about their craft.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

🎮 Gaming

💰 Corporate Round on 2019-01

📋 Description

• Join us at a pivotal moment in our journey as our next Vice President of People! • Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead and evolve the people strategies that will define our next chapter in the gaming industry. • Shape our remote-first culture during a period of transformative expansion, while leading our accomplished People Operations and Talent Acquisition teams. • Optimize and refine a world-class workplace. • Partner closely with leaders across the company to enhance existing programs, improve efficiencies, and drive continuous improvements in how we attract, develop, and retain the industry’s top talent.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, including: • 4+ years in or leading Talent Acquisition • 5+ years at the Director level or above • Proven experience scaling HR & Talent Acquisition functions in high-growth technology or gaming companies • Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements, with experience guiding teams responsible for execution • Strong ability to lead and execute People Operations, Employee Engagement, and Talent Acquisition initiatives • Experience leveraging HR technology and data analytics to inform decision-making and drive improvements • Nice to Have, But Not Necessary: • Experience leading remote/distributed teams • Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification • International HR experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Second Dinner paying 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans • 401(k) contribution with no waiting period • 16 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period • Home office improvement bonus • Paid Vacation & Sick time • Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions covered each benefits plan year • Remote-first with core overlap hours between 10AM and 4PM PT • Company Winter Holiday shutdown (Dec 25-Jan 1) • Company Summer Holiday shutdown (week of July 4) • Company Events - In-person Summer all-hands gathering, in-person holiday party, and virtual events throughout the year