HR Generalist - Payroll & Benefits (Retro Studios) at Nintendo

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">RETRO STUDIOS: </span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working&nbsp;hand-in-hand&nbsp;with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">General:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;HR-related questions, concerns, and requests, including benefits, leave, policies, and workplace practices.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li>Partner with studio leadership to support employee needs, strengthen employee engagement, and promote a positive workplace culture.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support employee&nbsp;relations&nbsp;matters&nbsp;by documenting concerns,&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;with investigations, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support HR initiatives including performance management cycles, annual reviews, onboarding, new hire orientation, and employee offboarding.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Retro Studios and Nintendo recruiting teams to support hiring-related processes, onboarding integration, and recruitment initiatives as needed.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support effective communication and implementation of studio-wide HR policies, programs, and initiatives.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist&nbsp;in the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of HR processes, policies, and procedures.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain&nbsp;accurate, confidential employee personnel records and HRIS data; conduct audits to ensure data integrity, compliance, and proper documentation.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare HR reports and metrics such as headcount, turnover, and absenteeism to support workforce planning and decision-making.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate cross-functionally&nbsp;with Operations and HR colleagues on projects, audits, and special assignments.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Stay current on employment law updates, HR trends, and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the annual partnership with Nintendo of America (NOA) to&nbsp;validate&nbsp;and ensure 100% data accuracy for the annual Total Rewards Statements, ensuring employees have a clear, transparent view of their full compensation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Area of Expertise:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Serve as the primary expert on benefits, leave administration, and 401k plan management.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Administer and coordinate employee benefits programs, including enrollments, life events, vendor communication, and employee education.&nbsp; </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manage and support workers’ compensation cases, employee leave programs, and unemployment claims, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and company requirements.&nbsp; </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Function as an HR compliance liaison with Nintendo of America on employment-related requirements, including FLSA, ADA accommodations, FMLA administration, EEO practices, I-9 compliance, and employee handbook updates.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Coordinate payroll administration activities, including data validation, reporting, and issue resolution in partnership with Finance and external vendors. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.</span></em></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Minimum of&nbsp;5&nbsp;years of professional HR experience&nbsp;required.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s Degree, preferably focusing on Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or Business Administration.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive material with tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Must be comfortable researching subjects and generating solutions to unique issues with little direction provided.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Able to adapt to frequent change and manage competing demands.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Able to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Must be able to demonstrate strong empathy and interpersonal skills.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;•&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.<span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Retro Studios is an equal&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we&nbsp;represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.</span></em> <span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>