Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Manager (Gaming)

We're looking for a versatile HR & Talent Acquisition Manager to join our growing game studio. In this role, you'll own the full employee lifecycle from sourcing and recruiting top talent, to onboarding, performance management, and everything in between. If you thrive wearing multiple hats, love building teams, and want to be a key part of shaping a studio's culture, this is the role for you.

ABOUT TAPBLAZE

At TapBlaze, our mission is to make great games that players will remember for decades. As a small, entirely self-funded studio, we've built titles like Good Pizza, Great Pizza that have been downloaded more than 300 million times worldwide and enjoyed by millions of players every day.

We don't answer to investors. We answer to our players.

Our core values drive everything we do, including how we hire: we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results-oriented, and extraordinary. We're growing internationally and looking for people who share these values, people who want to level up themselves, the games they work on, and the company they work for.

We believe only with great attention to detail can this be achieved, please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with team leads to identify hiring needs and craft compelling, role-specific job descriptions
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates across engineering, design, marketing, product, and more
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Champion TapBlaze as an employer of choice through employer branding, industry events, and community outreach

Human Resources

• Oversee onboarding and off-boarding processes to ensure smooth employee transitions
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related questions, employee relations, and day-to-day people operations
• Coordinate payroll processing, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with California labor laws
• Create, maintain, and update HR policies, the employee handbook, and our performance review system

Culture & Engagement

• Plan and execute employee engagement activities that reflect our studio's values and creative spirit
• Support company culture initiatives and help maintain what makes TapBlaze a great place to work
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment as the team scales

COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Full-cycle recruiting expertise and modern sourcing techniques
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in-office and thrive in a fast-paced, small-studio environment
• Organized and great attention to detail - you actually read this job description
• A genuine passion for games is a strong plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of combined HR and recruiting experience, preferably in the gaming industry
• Proven track record of sourcing and hiring top talent, ideally at a game studio or creative company

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
• Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

The range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000 depending on experience.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.