About the role
Role Overview
This is a key leadership role overseeing HR and the Craft Manager group across the studio for a 12 month period, temporarily assuming the people responsibilities currently held by the Chief of Staff. The role reports to the CEO and involves managing HR Business Partners and Craft Managers. At the end of the contract, the incumbent will oversee a clear and well-documented handover to the permanent Chief of Staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead, prioritise, and develop the HR team.
- Lead and align the Craft Manager group, ensuring they are equipped, supported, and held accountable.
- Own workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design in collaboration with studio leaders.
- Lead performance management cycles, including ratings, reviews, performance improvement plans, and development plans.
- Handle and support employee relations cases, including documentation and follow-through.
- Lead compensation processes, including salary reviews and profit share elections.
- Represent the studio in union negotiations and statutory employee representation meetings, including preparation and participation.
- Shape and reinforce the studio’s culture by promoting effective collaboration and recognising valued behaviours and contributions.
- Set strategic priorities and oversee workload planning for HR and the Craft Manager group, reporting progress to senior management.
Candidate Requirements
- Experienced HR leader capable of quickly taking responsibility for an established people function and providing direction to HR professionals and people managers.
- Expertise in employee relations, union matters, performance management, and compensation decisions.
- Ability to distinguish great from good and set high standards.
- Strong judgement, discretion, and ability to document sensitive situations properly.
- Capable of building trust quickly and influencing stakeholders at every level of the studio.
- Practical and adaptable approach with the ability to make a meaningful impact within a 12 month assignment.
- Professional fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Position Details
- Scope: Full-time, 12-month contract.
- Reporting: Reports to the CEO.
- Location: Stockholm, office-first with a hybrid solution possible.
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in Sweden.
Company Culture and Benefits
- Team Size: Growing team of 140+ people.
- Environment: Friendly, down-to-earth, and passionate about video games. Located in the heart of Södermalm, Stockholm.
- Culture: Commitment to open and transparent communication; high ceiling for creative discussions.
- Perks:
- 30 days of paid vacation per year.
- Professional massage sessions at the office every other week.
- Pet-friendly office (dogs and occasionally cats are welcome if well-behaved).